Question about damage to new radiator from shipping

[CapitalTruck]

My Denso from rock auto had a couple of bent fins, that bent tube aint great

 

[BrendanC]

stuff like this is why i have resorted to only installing radiators from local shops. i can inspect before leaving the store/dealer. i’ve had very good luck with carquest/acdelco’s from the dealer with only 1 out of atleast 20 having an issue. the threads for the oil cooler were stripped and blew the fitting out upon start up.

 

[dfarr67]

I bought a acd gmt400 bbc rad from uhaul years ago it came damaged but serviceable- but I paid for an undamaged unit, they sent out another, I still have the first one on the shelf.

 

[Tundragod]

I bought a Spectra Premium CU2938 Complete Radiator from Amazon warehouse a few years ago for $14.55. It came slightly bent length-wise but looks usable. Still sits in the garage.

 

[zzyzzx]

Radiators are best purchased locally.

 

[John105]

Common and not an issue.

Agreed. I wouldn’t like damage
To the box, but the same will happen on the road to the fins imho over time

 

[PKFan]

Radiators are best purchased locally.

I'd much rather buy local, but the price difference was significant ($150 from RA vs $330 @ Napa).

 

[KrisZ]

If it's not leaking it will be fine.

I can't find the after picture, but I was able to straightened this radiator out to where you wouldn't be able to tell it was bent unless you closely examined it.

 

[twouvakind]

I would let FedEx sort it out, no doubt they are good at it.

 

[jsean]

Will be fine, I received a Denso radiator in similar shape delivered by FedEx a couple of years ago.

 

[Carmudgeon]

Also check that the radiator is square, and isn't warped or torqued in some fashion.

BTDT…

 

[doitmyself]

Do you guys not see the bent and bulging tubes.
i would not accept it....

Same opinion here for both statements

 

[PKFan]

I have a replacement on the way. We'll see how that looks.

 

[1uz_4me]

Wouldn't stop me from using it