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Review on πŸ”₯ TYC 2389 01-06 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4/2.7L L4/V6 A/Mt 1R Pa Rad - Efficient Engine Cooling Solution by Tim Purdie

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good product for the price, poor packaging

I bought this for my 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. I received the cooler in factory packaging. The box was smashed on one side and a large hole was punched in the front. The left side of the radiator was bent about 1" and didn't match the bolt hole on the car. I tried pulling on the bracket to straighten it and the bent tanks, but the aluminum tab began to stretch and the tanks wouldn't budge. I was afraid that the tongue would eventually tear or break. Since all the other brackets went together nicely, I used a large zip tie to attach the left center bracket to the car. The fins are very thin so I would recommend covering them with cardboard tape to protect them until the installation is complete. By simply running my hand over the fins as I worked, I folded the fins. I recommend the manufacturer or retailer to spend a little more for strong packaging. There are many reviews of curved radiators sent to customers. My guess is that the heatsink was bumped during shipping and although the packaging looks fine, the heatsink is damaged. I bought a golf aid from Revain, it was practically bulletproof and came in a double box and heavy box. Radiator packaging needs to be stronger, reinforced and better positioned, especially at the ends. As long as the radiator works well, it was ready to install and came with a radiator cap. If it weren't for the packaging issues, I would recommend it.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Style 90