"Earle Horton" > wrote in
om:

> The radiator in my Jeep is rigidly mounted to the front grille, but
> the hoses are about two feet long each.
>
> Earle

Radiators expand and contract with temp changes.

and we ain't talking about Jeeps. 8-)



>> >
>> > All-aluminum is best. If you can find one these days. They're
>> > getting harder to locate.
>> >
>> > An important point to remember is that the rad MUST be
>> > free-floating. When the upper mounts are bolted down, the rad
>> > should be LOOSE even when the engine is hot. It should wiggle very
>> > easily. If it is snugly mounted and not easily movable, excessive
>> > stress is placed on the tanks, leading to a greater probability of
>> > fractures.
>> >
>> > --
>> > TeGGeR®
>> >
>> > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>
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