Rads

[Onebigcanuck]

On my 2003 can someone please tell me from the front to the back what are the various rads. The first small one has a number on vanes pushed over and blocked.

Any idea how this could happen??

[DmaxMaverick]

Tranny cooler (the small one), A/C condensor, Intercooler, then radiator.

The fins are very delicate, on all of them. A bird strike (and even some large flying insects) can flatten the fins easily. You can get a comb to straighten them from any radiator shop, and some auto parts stores. DON'T use a screwdriver, as you can easily puncture or damage the tubing and fins, it's very thin. If you don't want to use/can't get a comb, a plastic spoon or popcycle stick will work, but very tedious.

[Onebigcanuck]

If I had known how easy it was to take the grille off, I would have done it myself. The good news is that the fins are now open and the tranny temp is back to its old readings. 20% of the fins were closed.

Thanks for the info.

OBC