PLEASE can I reuse this?

[wickedz]

Yeah I should have removed it before installing motor. The oil tube stuck itself a good one in my radiator. Never used, brand new. I know they are not that expensive but I would like to reuse it if I can. Please be honest tuners

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[RadDsm]

As long as it doesn't leak, I'd say yes.

Make sure to test it first though.

 

[94_TSi]

Just make sure it doesnt leak any water, if it doesnt your good to go.

 

[wickedz]

how do I test it? Just fill with water?

IM SUCH AND IDIOT for not removing it

 

[RadDsm]

You should pressure test it, I'm not really sure what our system runs at though. Maybe somewhere between 8-14psi?

Hopefully someone else will chime in on it.

 

[92AWDHX40]

shops can test it take it there and see.

 

[J_HEATH]

just fill it with water and watch for leaks. If no leaks then I'd toss it in and roll with it. But I would also be putting some cash to the side for a new one anyways. Bent fins can cause problems with airflow through the radiator and overheating problems. Costly mistake, but we learn from our errors.

 

[JuGs]

i agree pressure test it/check if it leaks. If it dont leak it may not hold pressure very long and ull over heat possibly blow ## HG.

 

[Colt4G63 also]

In the second picture it's pretty obvious that radiator is junk. Those flat tubes that run top to bottom hold coolant, when you tear them open they leak.

 

[jrohner]

It's clear in the second pic that a tube is ripped open, so it WILL leak.

 

[DSMopar]

It will leak, sometimes they can be fixed if they have small holes but that core is seriously mashed up.... Probably will be cheaper just to get another...

 

[born2tune]

while doing a leak test is obvious to determine if it works, the metal passage in the center damage is completely GONE!!!!! obviously this will leak, but if you do install understand that u must constantly check for leaks!!! by that im serious like a heart attack, because if your down the free way and it decides to burst and u dont notice it, ..... kiss your engine goodbye!!! so think about the risk factor, vs spending 150 and being in the safe side. just my 0.0000002 of a cent

BUT THIS RADIATOR IS UNSERVICEABLE,