Radiator supposed to move back and forth?

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Aug 26, 2003 | 09:56 AM

Rick

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Radiator supposed to move back and forth?

Just noticed that my radiator moves to the front and back about a half inch. This is normal, right?

Aug 26, 2003 | 10:03 AM

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Re: Radiator supposed to move back and forth? (Rick)

yes a lil play is normal..

Aug 26, 2003 | 10:05 AM

Rick

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Re: Radiator supposed to move back and forth? (teg-your-it)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by teg-your-it »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes a lil play is normal..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks, that's what I figured.

Aug 26, 2003 | 10:10 AM

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Re: Radiator supposed to move back and forth? (Rick)

no more and no less than .5 inches

Aug 26, 2003 | 10:22 AM

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Re: Radiator supposed to move back and forth? (Rick)

It's to help compensate for engine movement. Stiff mounts will fatigue and break if stressed constantly.

Dec 20, 2020 | 12:36 PM

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Re: Radiator supposed to move back and forth? (Rick)

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Originally Posted by dip-set

yes a lil play is normal..

i just purchased a 1 owner 2004 honda crv with 175.000 miles , i was checking the coolant in the radiator and noticed that the radiator has a little back and forth movement to It and i was wondering if the movement is normal or is there something loose that i need to tighten ?