Radioator Question

[Couz]

I was checking my fluid level this morning and I happen to notice that the radiator unit has some give or play to it....if I push down or forward on the radiator where the cap is it gives a little, like a bounce.

I noticed that where the radiator gets screwed on its mount its rubberized type bushings with no screw to tighten, seems like its purposely like that so it can have that give.

Can someone confirm if their radiator has that same give to it if you push on it.

[ncsu]

Normally there will be some play for the radiator. This allows for expansion and contraction due to heat.

[philipa_240sx]

Yup, this is totally normal. Nissan rads have been mounted using soft rubber insulators for years. My first Nissan, an '87 Pathfinder, had the exact same setup with some movement of the rad. It allows room for expansion (like ncsu said) and provides vibration isolation.