Replacement radiator a little bent, run it or return it?

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brianh699

brianh699

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My TYC radiator has a bend on the side, the tube looks fine but the fins are crushed on the edge. The back looks good, I got it on Amazon prime so I could return it hassle free. But I'm also running the stock 21 year old radiator on my 97 and I feel like it's a ticking time bomb, I'm not overheating. Thoughts?
 
I've seen a few like that. It doesn't affect the performance of the radiator. In fact, the one I purchased at a discount from Amazon and installed was probably returned because someone else didn't like that same bend. It seems to be a common issue with the cores, not caused by shipping. If you've got the time to wait and the inclination, send it back. If not, it won't cause any problems.
 
I would send it back. I would have issue putting a gnarled up new radiator in my rig that looked worse than the 2 decade old one I was taking out........that might just be my OCD.....but I think not.
 
Amazon, send it back, they need to learn how to pack them. Know of several running like that, but were bought as returns, for a deal, you didn't?
 
Bends and dents in radiators are just cracks waiting to happen. I would send it back.
 
Tools R Us said:
Amazon, send it back, they need to learn how to pack them. Know of several running like that, but were bought as returns, for a deal, you didn't?
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I didn't get a deal, paid full price. Thanks everyone for your input, it's going back. I was hoping to install this weekend but I think mine will make it long enough to get a replacement.
 
I would return it since it was purchased on amazon and they will accept the return no problem. I debated on getting this rad after my stock one had a small leak, but instead I bought the CSF aluminum one and I couldn't be happier with it. I changed the water pump, fan clutch w/ 20000 CST fluid, thermostat, and all belts at the same time.
 
I sent this radiator back with UPS yesterday, Amazon said the driver would have a return label. When he showed up he said he forgot the label but it would be able to be tracked in 6 hours. Well guess what showed back up at my house today? Yep the bent radiator, I called Amazon and they said to keep it. Anyone need a slightly bent radiator?
 
You didn’t get the option to print the return label? I’ve sent things back before to amazon and they’ve refunded me the money before I even sent it back. As soon as I printed the label I’ve gotten refunded. Are you in contact with amazon or with the seller on amazon? If it’s the latter I would try to get a hold of amazon as opposed to the seller. GL

brianh699 said:
I sent this radiator back with UPS yesterday, Amazon said the driver would have a return label. When he showed up he said he forgot the label but it would be able to be tracked in 6 hours. Well guess what showed back up at my house today? Yep the bent radiator, I called Amazon and they said to keep it. Anyone need a slightly bent radiator?
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wrxFTWdey said:
You didn’t get the option to print the return label? I’ve sent things back before to amazon and they’ve refunded me the money before I even sent it back. As soon as I printed the label I’ve gotten refunded. Are you in contact with amazon or with the seller on amazon? If it’s the latter I would try to get a hold of amazon as opposed to the seller. GL
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No option to print the label myself, said to hand the package to the driver and they would have a return label. Contacted UPS and they said Amazon would have to resolve the problem. I called Amazon directly and they said to keep it or destroy it, my order status now shows I was instructed to do so.
 
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