Radiator ok?

[Vigilante505]

So I bought a new XE360 radiator a while back from EKWB and realized when I got it I didn't like the fitment in my case. it was poor planning on my part.  Long story short, I pick it up the other day and I have some bent fins in a small cluster. I straightened the fins the best I could and filled it with water and sealed it. After a few days I checked and there aren't any drops or leaks I can see. Is that all I need to do to check it? Just in case I can find someone to take it off my hands I don't want to sell a radiator that's going to leak. 

[Lurick]

Yah, it's fine. Fins won't cause leaks, but the metal passthroughs attached to the fins that go from end to end, if those are bent you'll have leaks.

[Vigilante505]

1 minute ago, Lurick said:

Yah, it's fine. Fins won't cause leaks, but the metal passthroughs attached to the fins that go from end to end, if those are bent you'll have leaks.

Think I can post a picture and get your opinion? 

[Lurick]

44 minutes ago, Vigilante505 said:

Think I can post a picture and get your opinion? 

Go for it

[Dango]

As long as the water channel and end-tanks didn't get damaged, you are fine.

[Mick Naughty]

It shouldn't leak as water doesn't pass through the fins.

[Vigilante505]

4 hours ago, Lurick said:

Go for it

Yeah I know that the water doesn't pass through the fins but if they are hit in the right spot they can puncture or break into where the water does pass. I'm a bit worried and just wanted to double check in case someone has more insight into a computer radiator with damage. 

 

Thank you all for the replies. I do appreciate the help. 

[Mick Naughty]

Well turn it on and set the pump to max rpm.  Easiest way to find out. It's just water.