Radiator damage? Need some opinions

s2krazyyy · 07-11-2020, 05:01 PM

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.

SouthArk370Z · 07-11-2020, 05:53 PM

I think your Dad is correct. I'd still get it pressure tested before installing.

Rusty · 07-12-2020, 12:47 AM

Is it leaking? You may have gotten lucky and just bent the tube.

jchammond · 07-12-2020, 03:41 AM

Looks like you just mashed some cooling fins over the tube....should be fine, pending no leak

Zoren 370 · 07-12-2020, 04:45 AM

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.

s2krazyyy · 07-12-2020, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

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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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I think your Dad is correct. I'd still get it pressure tested before installing. Spartan 1771, JARblue, Rusty and 3 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,897 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Is it leaking? You may have gotten lucky and just bent the tube. jchammond and s2krazyyy like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Looks like you just mashed some cooling fins over the tube....should be fine, pending no leak Rusty and s2krazyyy like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	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. s2krazyyy likes this.

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