Radiator Play?

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Radiator Play?

Post by Dimas » Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:41 pm

I took my car to the shop the other day to get the rear rotors swapped out since I couldn't pull the damn things off myself.

While checking the engine bay for anything missing I noticed that the radiator has a lil play in it, can move back and forth bout 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Kinda of worried about did not know if it was like this before I brought it in so I can't accuse them for it.

Any suggestions? Should I just zip tie the damn thing down? Heh.. running 03 r/t 87k miles on it.
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Post by Wenuden » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:13 pm

its probably fine, they're not solidly mounted. There are 2 black rubber posts that go thru the upper rad support brackets, as long as those are where they're supposed to be, and its in place on the bottom, that play is normal.
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Post by Diablo0 » Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:09 pm

Thats normal... If you want to get rid of it you can order radiator brackets from Deyeme Racing and that'll take care of it. It'll also help a little bit in cooling.

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Post by Dimas » Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:20 pm

ah ok thanks I freak out a bit when I noticed it, check everything no apparently leaks, doesn't move while engine is running so I just wanted to make sure. thanks for the quick reply.
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Post by KrazyRdR83 » Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:58 am

i have the supports from jmb, barely any movement at all
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Post by Dimas » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:36 pm

whats the website to that since the other place is apparently out of stock
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Post by Diablo0 » Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:18 pm

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Post by KrazyRdR83 » Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:38 pm

that be them
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Post by Dimas » Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:37 am

these will fit a reg. ass neon like mine right?
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