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What do you guys think about this radiator, damaged or good? Usually, I go by the saying when in doubt toss it out and I am leaning on just getting

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Old 07-11-2020, 06:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What do you guys think about this radiator, damaged or good? Usually, I go by the saying when in doubt toss it out and I am leaning on just getting another one or upgrading to a bigger one. But my dad said it should be fine since it didnt puncture a spot where the coolant flows from, but I just wanted to get some opinions from you guys.
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I think your Dad is correct. I'd still get it pressure tested before installing.
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Is it leaking? You may have gotten lucky and just bent the tube.
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Looks like you just mashed some cooling fins over the tube....should be fine, pending no leak
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If its not leaking then your good.

But my advise start saving money now or get yourself a computer and start searching for new or used car parts.

You may find a decent one in a used car junk shop.
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Is it leaking? You may have gotten lucky and just bent the tube.
Other than that little spot the radiator looks good. I bought it a few years back and it has just been sitting at my dads place and I found that little bend when I stopped by to get it. Thanks for the replies I think I’m just gonna take a chance and install it.
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