GetAwayDriver Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 LGT Forum- I have had my LGT for about a month now and was on the road and evidently I sucked some stuff through my hood scoop which ended up bending some fins on the intercooler. I am really pissed about this because it looks like sh!t and I am anal about my car, ie I take pride in my car and it just ticks me off. I wanted to know if I needed to worry about this and if it is repairable under the warranty at Subie? This is the first and definately not the last Subie I will own, so my run ins with the dealership are nil as of right now. I posted this in the warranty because I wanted to get it repaired at the dealer if I need to worry about it. Of all the many fins on the intercooler, its probably about 9 that are bent. Am I way overreacting? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 apparently, they are easy to fix as well. Maybe try to make a protective screen to keep the crap from damaging it in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriver Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 Yeh I just researched that and will probably do that this next weekend. I guess I will swing by the dealership tomorrow as well and see about a repair. OCD can be a killer sometimes... /closes and opens computer three times before clicking post /washes hands 4 times Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I used needle nose pliers and a small knife end to fix/straighten any bends in my fins over the months. If you make a big deal at the dealer and they actually take it in for warranty, they'll probably just bust out their own needle nose pliers, make 'em straight and hand the car back to you. Take your time and you will be able to straighten them out A-OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 And yank your chain everytime you come in for any other warranty/service work. Yeah, just straighten em out using some tool, e.g. pliers, screwdriver, your nails, pen, knife I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub671 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 try this. http://www.eastwood.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2071&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Plastic tools would be preferable to anything sharp, I don't know what the wall thickness is on the tubes, but one slip with a knife and you could have a hole where you don't want one ! Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I used a thin flat head screwdriver to straighten out the bent fins. Just take your time and don't bend other fins in the process. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriver Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 Yeh I already started going at it with my leatherman but held off after some second thinking. Thanks for the replies and suggestions. That radiator rake is an interesting gadget as well. I think I'll just revisit tomorrow with some good elbow grease as well when I install my JDM rear sway bar. This kind of stuff just really peeves me. Thanks for the help. /turns lights on and off 5 times before leaving room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayGT Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 where'd u get u'r jdm sway bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomatt Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 You can easily straighten out the bent fits with some small needle-nose pliers or a screw driver. I made an intercooler screen for my WRX when I bought it 4 years ago and have only 2 or 3 bent fins. - Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 try this. http://www.eastwood.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2071&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=radiator That will not work as it is for parallel fins. Ours are sawtooth style... Only thing to do is get two small screwdrivers, xacto knives, etc and carefully straighten them out. I've had to do it ~ 5 times on mine already.... no problem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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