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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Oil cooler fin straightening

Ok, in a tread there was a company ( i think used to or does aircraft work) that straightens and cleans oil coolers.

anyone know what company that was?
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/oil-cooler-fixing-cleaning-pics-info-382612/
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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off topic but if you paint the cooler will it negitivly affect the cooling efficency ?
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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off topic but if you paint the cooler will it negitivly affect the cooling efficency ?
There are special paints designed for radiators and coolers.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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where can i get thouse?
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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where can i get thouse?
Just do a search for "radiator paint" in Google. You'll find plenty of hits.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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has anyone used the radiator fin straightener?? Some say it works pretty well.. Just wondering..
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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do it yourself.. much cheaper
the tool can be had easily.... snapon.. etc
check here
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Or use 2 small flat head screwdrivers. That can take forever though.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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do it yourself.. much cheaper
the tool can be had easily.... snapon.. etc
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Thanks AMP! I've done this with small pick and patience.. but I'm running out of patience these days..
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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American Cooler Service, Inc pressure tests after the job plus you get a sticker that certifies your cooler as "FAA Approved".

Now how cool is that?
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Reply thanks Mahjik.

while i dont mind doing it myself. i have seen thier work and it is absolutely amazing. they look fricken brand new, not like someone straightened them. So i hate to waste money but...
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