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Review on Denso 221-3209 Radiator: High-Performance Cooling Solution for Optimal Engine Efficiency by Brandon Frogge

Revainrating 3 out of 5

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Two big problems with this deal. The seller placed a heatsink in the shipping company's computer right on the Monday after my weekend order. The problem is that it wasn't handed over to the carrier until late Thursday evening and left it when I needed it. Second, I read reviews that this is the same factory cooler. Looks like the original but gets damaged very easily. I took out the factory unit, dumped it on an old trash can, and used it as a tool tray during several repairs to my DVR. He held up perfectly, almost no bent fins. The new one was slightly bent as my protective sleeve touched it when trying to install it in the vehicle. If you've replaced one of them, you know there's little chance of at least not hitting it with your hands. God forbid if I hit him with any instrument. It works, but the design is very flimsy. I can only hope he lasts a reasonable amount of time. Keep that in mind if you're considering this as a heatsink replacement. Much luck.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Some small things