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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Radiator Loose

I have a 1999 3.2TL, my radiator seems to be a bit loose. The whole unit that holds the 2 fans and rad, just rocks back an forth about 1/2 inch.. are there supposed to be screws or caps on the top of the rad?

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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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yes there are supposed to be 2 lil brackets that hold it like this

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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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It's just kinda cradled in there rather than directly bolted to the car... this way it's dampened against the movement of the engine.
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Its normal for a little movement of it I had that same question when I purchased my 1994 ACCORD new. I took it to the dealer & ask he said it was normal for it to do that.
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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very normal dont stress it
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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Wow.. Thanks.. My rad looks just like the picture.. I am glad it is supposed to be loose.. very strange though...But Ill still get acura to check it out..... inspection is free.. then if need ill get my mechanic to fix it.. thanks.
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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Mine is identical; don't waste your time getting it checked out....
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mikekhad
Wow.. Thanks.. My rad looks just like the picture.. I am glad it is supposed to be loose.. very strange though...But Ill still get acura to check it out..... inspection is free.. then if need ill get my mechanic to fix it.. thanks.
yeah i wouldn't waste your time...notice the rubber tabs at the top, where the rad moves...that's why they're rubber so it'll be cushioned when it moves...i've asked the same question before too.
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