MazdaPi

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So, as I've said in other posts I pretty much replaced all the major components of my car (tranny, engine, clutch, slave/master etc.). My oil coolers look like they've seen their fair share of rocks and debris and over half of them are bent closed. I just wondered if there's a good tool to use to open them all back up? Like I guess I could use a screwdriver or something to that affect I was just curious if people had other suggestions. I plan to get the oil cooler screens immediately afterwards so I don't have to repeat this procedure.
Here's a picture of what one of them looks like, the other looks the same.

RIWWP

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Radiator Fin Straightener
(there are other tools of varying ease of use and designs)

Fin straightening is easy with the right tool.

MazdaPi

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Ah that word fin. I kept searching for oil cooler screen fixes and stuff and only getting the covers. Fin was the word I needed. Thank you for helping my noobishness.

paimon.soror

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FYI I renamed this thread because

A. It didn't actually pose a question that other members would be able to relate to
B. Makes the thread more search friendly.

9krpmrx8

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Flat tip tweezers work the best. It just takes patience and you can get them perfect. You can get a set at Harbor Freight or most auto parts stores.

ASH8

/\ yep good tweezers or modified (filed-down) pointy nose pliers are the go..

It is time consuming but far better than any so called fin straightener wheel tools, I have tried a few over the years and they all suck, IMO they do more damage than fix the issue.