Bent place on radiator is it ok?
03-23-2010, 08:06 PM
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Bent place on radiator is it ok?
Back in January during a track day I came out of a turn too fast and I ran over the curbing along with a row of cones. Today I was checking brakes etc and found that my radiator has a flange that is bent in one place. Is this something that I should be worried about? I've ran another track day since then and my water temps were 200-205 and no signs of leaks. Thanks! 
03-24-2010, 12:08 AM
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I hit a dead deer in the road on the way to an HDPE last year and did this to my radiator. No leaks and everything was fine that weekend on the track. 
Bent up the radiator frame and broke all the tabs off the radiator cover. Anyone have any spare parts laying around??
I think you're fine
Bent up the radiator frame and broke all the tabs off the radiator cover. Anyone have any spare parts laying around??
I think you're fine
03-25-2010, 08:18 AM
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My opinion is a little different from the others. You have greatly stressed the tubes and welds on the radiator. With the vibration and stresses experienced by components in normal driving, not to mention track use, it is only going to be a matter of time before it dies stranding you. Watch the C5 parts for sale section - or post your need there. I have seen stock units for $100 plus shipping. Or as an alternate get a upgraded Ron Davis or Dewitts unit.