should the radiator jiggle at all?

ryanmross · 05-30-2009, 01:39 AM

Hello,

I was under the hood, just checking that the bolts on the intake were still tight... and I accidentally bumped the radiator hose.. and heard the radiator wiggle.

I grabbed the hose, and while it is attached tight, I can see the radiator move slightly, and can heard it bump and I juggle.. The play is less than a 1/8 inch.. so I am wondering if this is within spec..

I don't hear it in the car. Never noticed.

Could something have been removed during the intake install?
I have the R2C intakes.

Thanks in advance.
-Ryan

ryanmross · 06-16-2009, 10:08 AM

bump.. maybe..?

mindonmatter · 06-19-2009, 08:39 AM

Radiators in most cars have a small amount of play. They are mounted on rubber mounts to isolate any road/engine vibrations.

ryanmross · 06-20-2009, 12:10 PM

Good to know. Thank you.

05-30-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
ryanmross Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Dundee, IL Posts: 36	should the radiator jiggle at all? Hello, I was under the hood, just checking that the bolts on the intake were still tight... and I accidentally bumped the radiator hose.. and heard the radiator wiggle. I grabbed the hose, and while it is attached tight, I can see the radiator move slightly, and can heard it bump and I juggle.. The play is less than a 1/8 inch.. so I am wondering if this is within spec.. I don't hear it in the car. Never noticed. Could something have been removed during the intake install? I have the R2C intakes. Thanks in advance. -Ryan __________________ '08 BlueSlate ][ R2C CAI ][ Tanabe Medalions ][ Ichiba Y-Pipe ][ Grounding kit

06-16-2009, 10:08 AM	#2
ryanmross Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Dundee, IL Posts: 36	bump.. maybe..? __________________ '08 BlueSlate ][ R2C CAI ][ Tanabe Medalions ][ Ichiba Y-Pipe ][ Grounding kit

06-20-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
ryanmross Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Dundee, IL Posts: 36	Good to know. Thank you. __________________ '08 BlueSlate ][ R2C CAI ][ Tanabe Medalions ][ Ichiba Y-Pipe ][ Grounding kit

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06-19-2009, 08:39 AM	#3
mindonmatter Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 151	Radiators in most cars have a small amount of play. They are mounted on rubber mounts to isolate any road/engine vibrations.