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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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what cooler?

what cooler is this large one? is it trans? also what is the smaller cooler behind it? powersteering? do you think the smashed fins will cause me problems? its not all of them but who knows, i can try to straighten them i guess



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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 06:11 AM
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That's the AC condensor.
Bent fins reduce air flow.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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The one at the bottom is the power steering cooler.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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You can get a a/c condenser fin comb at NAPA to straighten the fins. I think they are about $10.00 to $15.00 and well worth in
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob Taulbee
You can get a a/c condenser fin comb at NAPA to straighten the fins. I think they are about $10.00 to $15.00 and well worth in
Right, Bob, and a good investment in proper cooling!

Out here they're called "core combs". Same thing.

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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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i dont think thats the ac cooler, as the ac cooler is the large on in the grill opening i thought, this one is in the hold behind the bumper and license plate.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by b-uno
i dont think thats the ac cooler, as the ac cooler is the large on in the grill opening i thought, this one is in the hold behind the bumper and license plate.
The small cooler in the picture is the power steering fluid cooler,the large one IS the A/C condenser/cooler.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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The small cooler in the picture is the power steering fluid cooler,the large one IS the A/C condenser/cooler.

where is the transmission cooler then?
 
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where is the transmission cooler then?
Follow the plumbing from the tranny to the radiator.
 
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Trans cooler is behind the A/C Condensor.
 
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