Brand new radiator just came. Some vanes are damaged but lightly. Would you install it or return it?
Would you return this radiator?
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The tubes are not even close to being damaged. Spend a couple of minutes straightening the fins and run it.
I would return it. See the title of the thread. One could easily straighten the fins, but if I bought something new, I wouldn't want to have to. Just my opinion. Let them sell it to the next guy as a scratch and dent. I wouldn't hesitate to run that if I did it to it though.
I was going to say post some pictures of the tubes. If no deformed tubes, straighten the fins, but @mrblaine beat me to it.
Takes less effort to straighten a few fins than it does to put it back in the box and do all the return shit. That and we all fuck them up worse just installing them.
BTW- read his whole post.
I did, including the title. And that title was the part of his post I chose to answer. I don't think anybody was unclear as to what I meant.
And I understand your position. Clearly it's not a big deal either way, and the OP is obviously on the fence. He asked for opinions and I gave mine. I'm not saying it's the right way or the only way. Different strokes.
1997JeepTJ
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I've sold radiators for 35+ years. I'd straighten the fins and install it. A replacement is just as likely to arrive with similar damage or even worse.
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As irritated as I would be seeing this when I opened the box, mrblaine ain't wrong by saying this:
If it's visible through the grill, a little bit of spray paint may also need to be added, irritating me just a bit more. Either way I'd let them know about it and be less irritated if they gave me some credit for my next purchase of something from them.
And now I'll ask, who is "them"?
If it's visible through the grill, a little bit of spray paint may also need to be added, irritating me just a bit more. Either way I'd let them know about it and be less irritated if they gave me some credit for my next purchase of something from them.
And now I'll ask, who is "them"?
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It isn't visible on the other side unless you don't have AC.
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I‘d agree with straightening the fins and pressing on.
Id probably contact the seller and show them the pics and ask if you install it and it leaks from those areas will there be any problems with returning it for another.
Id probably contact the seller and show them the pics and ask if you install it and it leaks from those areas will there be any problems with returning it for another.
It will not leak from those areas due to the bent fins.
I would straighten the fins, give the surface a thin coat of flat black if it needs it, and install.
I might have a few unique descriptors for the person(s) who manhandled my new radiator on its way to me and caused me some extra work, but life goes on.
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