Radiators and Hail

[Warren Faidley]

Just be really careful when covering the front grill. It only takes a very small amount of circulation obstruction to damage the AC and transmission coolers as I once found out. 1/4 inch heavy screen is about the most I would suggest. There has to be some flow when parked.

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[Joshua Nall]

Some photos of my truck's AC coil with grill removed. First is a view of the damage. Second is after I had somewhat straightened out the fins on one side. Third is showing the wire that I secured with zip ties after I had straightened out the other side.

 

[Marcus Diaz]

I have a 2013 Fusion that I just did the first oil change on at 3,841 miles. While lifting the car I noticed my intercooler was already smashed up! Not sure if that's from hail or not (must be) but DAMN! That low of miles and already a concern. Might have to see about getting a new one soon. Not sure about how I'll go on about protecting it since there's a lot of plastic wrapped around that bumper.