Review on Denso 221 3232 Radiator by Ben Diesel

I ordered this for my 2001 Acura MDX after trying to buy an Acura part online. The first and second radiators at the dealer were crushed or bent. This cooler was much better packaged (double boxed) and looked pristine although the foam supports were loose and scattered in the inner box. The price gets 5 stars, was significantly cheaper than the Acura part. Unfortunately, there are also minuses. Instead of a flare nut to attach the fans, this part uses clamp-on U-nuts. After I put the heatsink in place, a couple of screws on top didn't snap because the U-shape wasn't clamped enough or the spacing is different now. This was easily solved by crimping the U with pliers so the threads were tight and hooked onto the end of the bolt. The situation was even worse for the bottom nuts. Only one of the 4 worked. I had to buy longer metric bolts and use them to "pull in" the u-nut. Then I could use factory screws. Thus, the radiator receives 1 star for "initial installation". Finally, I'm skeptical about the quality compared to the Denso Acura part. The thread of the temperature sensor is made of plastic. You are using a metal insert on an Acura part.