Oil Cooler and AUX Radiator wear/tear.

F32Fleet · 02-25-2017, 08:02 AM

Took a couple of minutes to vacuum out debris caught in the front scoops and couldn't help but notice the pounding theses small coolers have taken. The OCD is me is thinking about sourcing a tool to str8'n the fins.

ne1 actually attempted this?

Blubaron79 · 02-25-2017, 09:14 AM

My whole radiator gets destroyed along with my aux radiators. 3rd BMW. It's never been an issue

KGB_123_99 · 02-25-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Took a couple of minutes to vacuum out debris caught in the front scoops and couldn't help but notice the pounding theses small coolers have taken. The OCD is me is thinking about sourcing a tool to str8'n the fins.

ne1 actually attempted this?

I have a coil comb which I actually bought to straighten the fins on my heat pump. It works really well on the radiator too. $5 off eBay.

My Aux radiator takes a beating too being so low to the ground.

BEAR-AvHistory · 02-25-2017, 11:00 AM

I use this stuff on my COBRA. Expect it could be easily fitted to the BMW radiators.

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fact...ick-dirty.html

Baldmonkey22 · 02-25-2017, 01:33 PM

How did you access the area to vacuum it?

F32Fleet · 02-25-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldmonkey22

How did you access the area to vacuum it?

Extension nozzle for my wall mounted vacuum.

it's narrow enough to fit through the grill without breaking the grill itself.

Baldmonkey22 · 02-25-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Extension nozzle for my wall mounted vacuum.

it's narrow enough to fit through the grill without breaking the grill itself.

Nice!

F32Fleet · 02-26-2017, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldmonkey22

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Extension nozzle for my wall mounted vacuum.

it's narrow enough to fit through the grill without breaking the grill itself.

Nice!

http://vacumaid.com/product-category/garage-vac/

It was a Gift from years ago.

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