So I have a few bent oil cooler fins. One specific location where a rock caused a significant dent. I was curious as to whether I should look into replacing these or not. I called the dealer and I was quoted $800 for each side for parts alone. Now I have the RB screens on order and I should have them by the weekend. Just curious to what the experts think on whether I need to get them replaced or not, and the dangers I may run into if I do not.

 

the fins may get bent, and some cooling ability may be reduced, but as long as the metal pipes that run through the fins don't break, there's no need to replace them.

before you install those RB screens, you can try to use a wood popsicle stick or a toothpick to try to carefully straighten the fins

the coolers are pretty tough overall, just don't tailgate giant semi's or trucks too closely lol

 

Thanks for the info. Thankfully no bent metal pipes. Just fins.

 

The body shop tech I talked to about the fins said that there is a special comb they use to fix the fins before they apply paint.
You can search out the comb or get a body shop to do it.

 

You can get a fin comb from places that sell air conditioning and refrigeration supplies, like Grainger:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...mId=1613594765

You need to use one with the right pitch.

Ken