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makhna 06-19-07 03:06 PM

Oil coolers
 
What would you guys recommend to use to straighten up the oil cooler fins (combing the fins)? I have an R1 and need to di this on both oil coolers.... Thanks

airborne 06-19-07 03:37 PM

for $5 you could try this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37892

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...7899/37892.GIF

makhna 06-19-07 03:54 PM

Thanks bud

Howard Coleman 06-20-07 07:48 AM

i bumped into the perfect tool. i have a pic set and one of the pics is a flat oval shaped pic.

2 observations re cooler fins...

if you have driven your fd they are flattened. (road stuff)

they are amazingly easy to fix on a DIY basis... like new.

once you have fixed the bent fins you will want to put a SS screen w 1/4 inch openings in front of the cooler.

howard coleman

Sgtblue 06-20-07 07:55 AM

I've used a similar pick as what Howard describes. A little tedious, but effective. For $5.00 I might try that HF tool next time I'm at the store.

makhna 06-20-07 10:47 AM

Fellas, I am in the process of getting a body kit for my FD. Any recommendations on what I can use to cover up the holes in front of my oil coolers and the middle? Is there any material that is readily available that I can use to cover up the inside....

Would the 1/4" SS mesh work for the center as well? Will weight be an issue????


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