I dropped a tool on my rad while trying to remove my air pump. What do y'all think of the damage? Am I going to have to replace it? I can't tell if it leaks yet. I have the system drained.

 

You won't be able to tell until you pressure test it. That won't effect your cooling at all though. If it doesn't leak, I'd say you're good to go. You can straighten the fins with a screwdriver if it really bothers you.

 

Doesn't look horrible to me. Like Hazard said just pressure test it and if it passes your good. Or run it and check for leaks ha ha either way.

 

I can actually see green antifreeze in that picture. Look to the left....

 

A radiator shop would probably braze that for $20 if needed.

 

and if you need a new one, i have a stock radiator you can have

 

That was just splashed on there when I removed the upper rad hose.

 

Way cool.

I'm going to take it to a shop and have it tested, and see if they can fix it if really needs fixing

 

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