Factory Defect

cab83_750 · 11-23-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billydsz

Ever hear of thermal expansion?

So then are we saying that the other side is too tight?

The rubber grommetS, both top and bottom, are ther for expansion. Right, wrong or indifferent, the other side should never so loose that it clicks.

I have fixed mine and both sides are now equal in tightness.

billydsz · 11-23-2009, 12:17 PM

No what I am saying is that a radiator has to be mounted in such a way to allow it to expand as the car warms up. Perhaps this is the reason for the "loose" connection and it is not a defect.

davidyan · 11-24-2009, 10:10 PM

^ I think thats possible. Have you tried warming up the car to full operating temp and then checking it again?

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11-23-2009, 12:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 15	No what I am saying is that a radiator has to be mounted in such a way to allow it to expand as the car warms up. Perhaps this is the reason for the "loose" connection and it is not a defect.

11-24-2009, 10:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	^ I think thats possible. Have you tried warming up the car to full operating temp and then checking it again?