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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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How to put the fins straights properly...

Some fins on my radiator are not perfectly straight. A screw driver and some patience will do the trick or I need to take care about more things?
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Re: How to put the fins straights properly...

Originally Posted by loopingz
Some fins on my radiator are not perfectly straight. A screw driver and some patience will do the trick or I need to take care about more things?
Unless the radiator is brand-spanking new, I doubt that anyone has perfect fins.

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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Re: How to put the fins straights properly...

I mean some are obstructed, it can be improved for sure...
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Re: How to put the fins straights properly...

they actually do make a fin straightener, check the auto store or a hvac dealer,
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