Fixed a rattle in the engine bay...

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Old 04-18-2004 | 07:12 PM
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Post Fixed a rattle in the engine bay...

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Ive noticed my coolant bottle rattles. I don't think I was able to hear it in the cabin but it was noticable outside the car. If you look at the bottle, it bolts at the top but the bottom tube part just sits in a brace. That area wasn't snug so I took some thick fabric tape and wrapped it around the bottle. Now it is tight and doesn't move.
I do notice that I can move my radiator back and forth also. Only a small amount, less than a quater inch. Is this normal?
Old 04-18-2004 | 08:34 PM
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Ill have to check out my bottle.

The rad is supposed to have a little play. I haven't looked at the one in the tsx but it's probably held in place using rubber bushings to allow the movement.
Old 04-18-2004 | 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by tony4311


The rad is supposed to have a little play. I haven't looked at the one in the tsx but it's probably held in place using rubber bushings to allow the movement.
Old 02-14-2005 | 01:18 AM
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I just noticed that my radiator has a little play in it too. Initially, I panicked. WTF? Then, calming myself down, I searched and found this thread. Thanks Tireguy and Tony, disaster averted.

And to you nOObs, searching threads WORKS!!!!
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