RADIATOR FINS HELP PLEASE

[DIAMOND GEEZER]

I had a overheating problem which caused the head gasket to go. i replaced that and now its over heating
again . so i removed rad to check it was ok and i have discovered loads of bent fins. i have sorted those but
i have a area the size of a tennis ball where all the fins have completely crushed in and will need to be removed.
The rad does not leak but how much damage to fins is exceptable ? please help

[masterofinsanity]

takes me back to my days of P38 mate, used to fill my car rads with it to stop em leaking, worked for years, i wouldn't advise it tho.Are you sure the rad is not blocked?

[DIAMOND GEEZER]

thanks for the reply. yeah rad seams ok apart from all the missing fins. looks like someone has blasted them through with a
jet washer. holds pressure fine but just trying to work out over heating problem and this id the first problem i have
found so far. well that and a gunked up rad cap.

[richr]

I would guess you have a gumbd up system

A few/lot of cooling fins bent over wouldnt make that big a difference imho

Flush the system a few times with the proper cleaner

Just a thought maybe your thermostat is u s

[DIAMOND GEEZER]

CHEERS RICHR. I was going to do the thermostat next. then check the water pump. any other suggestions ?

[richr]

Do one thing at a time then you know what the problem was

I would do a couple of flushes first

[DIAMOND GEEZER]

Think i may have found my problem. rad cap top seal has gone. i will order one later. thanks for replys guys