R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Radiator fins comb, anyone?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:17 AM
  #1  
vodka's Avatar
vodka
Thread Starter
|
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Radiator fins comb, anyone?

Hi all,

I come across this tool, a radiator fins comb which suppose can straigthen those bend radiator fins. I saw a YouTube video it seem simple to use just like combing your hair but those fins is straight unlike MINI which is VVVV shape

I not sure how effective it is for our MINI radiator, anyone have experience on this?

Thanks
 
Attached Thumbnails Radiator fins comb, anyone?-0908sr_03_z-graham_tool_company-radiator_comb.jpg  
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:14 AM
  #2  
FlzRider's Avatar
FlzRider
3rd Gear
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 204
Likes: 1
From: Miami, FL
I've seen those before, but like you said, it wouldn't work for a MINI due to the VVVVV shape the radiators use as compared to the straight ones like in that picture.
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:46 AM
  #3  
vodka's Avatar
vodka
Thread Starter
|
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Found another photo, it seem like it can work for MINI radiator VVVV shape. I think it will need patient and time to fix all bend fins... What do you think?
 
Attached Thumbnails Radiator fins comb, anyone?-555-80760_5.jpg  
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 03:35 AM
  #4  
HRM's Avatar
HRM
6th Gear
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,518
Likes: 4
From: Darien, CT
I have used a small screwdriver to fix the fins on a window AC when I was in collage. That worked and so should this. They are very easy to bend so it just takes time.
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 04:57 AM
  #5  
Vollgas's Avatar
Vollgas
6th Gear
iTrader: (37)
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,197
Likes: 0
From: Rockledge, FL
Try Eastwood.
They have several different styles of combs.
They have a website.
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:19 AM
  #6  
Capt_bj's Avatar
Capt_bj
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,037
Likes: 283
From: Melbourne, FL
have one and often resort to the small screw driver method anyway . . .

but they are very inexpensive and hanging on a rack at Harbor Freight too.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
OutMotoring
Vendor Announcements
118
Mar 3, 2017 06:29 AM
JAB 67
Stock Problems/Issues
1
Sep 29, 2015 01:34 PM
Adam Bradbury
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
2
Sep 28, 2015 04:15 PM
rt808
1st Gear
6
Sep 25, 2015 01:59 PM
patsum
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
1
Sep 15, 2015 09:14 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:25 PM.