Hi all,

I was checking the fluids this weekend when i noted that the radiator seemed loose. If i grab the top hose and pull gently i get about 5-8mm of movement on the whole raditor at the right hand side ( as stood at the front facing the vehicle) the left hand side is relativley firm.

I have tried to find a loose bolt or screw as i assume its simply come loose but i cannot find the location anywhere.

It may be that the assembley is meant to move slightly but 5-8mm cannot be correct, my assumption is loose connection somewhere ?

Anyone a drawing or know where/how the raditior fixes into place.

The fan assembley is firmly in place before anyone asks, this is tight upto the rad so no moevement in that piece.

All advise welcome as usual.

Cheers

Pretty sure that radiator is located by pegs fitting into a rubber grommet so there is intentionally a bit of play. I'll go and check...!

later... I took a look and yes, mine too has a few mm of play at the top edge. the bottom is located into rubber grommets and the top seems to have a flexible mount of some sort but to see it woudl mean removing the plastic panel above the grille.

pete

Herts

Many thanks, i thought it maybe on a flexi monut but did not expect that amount of travel, still good news means all ok and no getting the tools out to effect repairs.

Only other problem i need to finda a "knock" from the front end passanger side when i hit a bump, not sure if its anti roll bar or other suspension component yet - most annoying though as othwise a quite car.

Saw your review on the Panda in the snow, i must say ours is very surprising the amount of traction and grip delivered means its gone up into the Pennines and around where we live in the hills with no problems at all. At the peak of the snow last Tuesday my wife drove it safley over from Silsden to Otley via the moor road with not a soul in site bar a coulpe of landrovers (both of which were amaxed to see her up there!).

Cheers for the help.