Ferrino Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I've just bought a used rad and although it is mainly in very good condition, some of the front-facing fins have been bent/crushed slightly and I'd like to straighten them up to stop impeding air-flow/cooling. Do I need to find a tool like this or do you have any other tips? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Sailor Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I've streightened them with a flat head screwdriver and a lot of fiddling but if I'd known about this gadget I would have bought it! Ken Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Crikey that's good. If you buy one, can some of us rent it off you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puremalt Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Nice one, a hell of a lot quicker than a screwdriver This one goes up to 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Hi Tony, just seen the post, a word of caution about the radiator fins, they're not very robust, hope they can take this kind of treatment, don't be surprised if a few bits break loose, and there are also different forms of fins, on which this gadget may not work, still it's worth a shot, if you get one let us all know how successful it is, cheers Nigel. (still no Toyota motor ☹️) 1982. 5 speed, clamshells. B.R.G / Ali. The True Colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrino Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Well I can't find this gadget anywhere in the UK. A US supplier wants $15 to ship and $13 for the tool, and then I guess I'd have to pay some kind of duty on top of that? Anyway, if anyone finds one in the UK, let me know and I will buy it & loan it out! Nigel - what's holding up the Toyota upgrade? Sold my engine & gearbox bits a couple of weeks ago...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bare Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 too bad.. looked worth having. Be carefull using a Screwdriver though.. It's possible to nick/damage the rad's water tubes if not overly carefull.. a much bigger problem than a few bent fins. Plastic implements are 'safer'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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