Misc. Engine bay questions [W/Pictures]

[Kamatari+]

Hey guys, I have a few questions pertaining to things in the engine bay.

1) This large hose going from the radiator fan to the engine is sometimes "squishy". I've had two people tell me it shouldn't be that way. Does this indicate something is wrong?




2) My cooling fan seems to be supported by zip ties. I'd like to get rid of these ASAP and put whatever belongs back in it's place. What are the parts called?





In a thread labeled 'Engine bay dress up" I noticed two "plate" looking things supporting the fan on the chassis.

3) Final question, are these what are called "Engine mounts"?

[BurtonRiderT6]

I can't see your photos but that error is on my end, so I'll guess at what you are speaking of.

1. I'm gonna say that the big hose is going to the radiator and not the cooling fan, when the engine is off it should be squishy as there shouldn't be any pressure. It only gets firm after the engine is warm and pressure has built.

2. The fans should be attached to the radiator which is big and square and has tiny fins that push in easily, as kids sometimes think is fun to do, I know I did when I was little. The radiator should have two triangular looking plates up top each with a hole and rubber grommet. If you don't have that and it's zip-tied then head to the local JY and pick them up for a few bucks.

3. Engine mounts are round in shape often with 3 "spokes" and are located: in the front between the engine and radiator/cooling fans; on the drivers side just forward of the timing belt near the top of the engine; and in the back just below the intake manifold and right at the block where it meets the tranny.

[Kamatari+]

I can't see your photos but that error is on my end, so I'll guess at what you are speaking of.

1. I'm gonna say that the big hose is going to the radiator and not the cooling fan, when the engine is off it should be squishy as there shouldn't be any pressure. It only gets firm after the engine is warm and pressure has built.

2. The fans should be attached to the radiator which is big and square and has tiny fins that push in easily, as kids sometimes think is fun to do, I know I did when I was little. The radiator should have two triangular looking plates up top each with a hole and rubber grommet. If you don't have that and it's zip-tied then head to the local JY and pick them up for a few bucks.

3. Engine mounts are round in shape often with 3 "spokes" and are located: in the front between the engine and radiator/cooling fans; on the drivers side just forward of the timing belt near the top of the engine; and in the back just below the intake manifold and right at the block where it meets the tranny.

Admirable. You didn't have to see the pictures to know what I'm talking about! I believe you are right, it is not the cooling fans but radiator. I corrected that now thanks. The triangular looking plates I don't believe are at my junk yard because the cars have been stripped to a almost non-existent state. And again, What I took a picture of is what you described regarding the engine mounts. Thank you!

[sunabe2k8]

those are radiator mounts that you should be able to get off any cb7 at a automotive yard and yup those are engine mounts.

[oksleeper]

I see the pics
1 that hose is your upper radiator hose and can be "squishy" but if its gummy replace
2 where the zip ties are should be the triangular plates you've been told about
3 yes that is the "dog bone" you also have motor mounts on both inner fenderwells the one oon the pass side is actually for the trans

[BIGRICH]

I see the pics
1 that hose is your upper radiator hose and can be "squishy" but if its gummy replace
2 where the zip ties are should be the triangular plates you've been told about
3 yes that is the "dog bone" you also have motor mounts on both inner fenderwells the one oon the pass side is actually for the trans

and there is a mount on the rear of the transmission to the firewall.

[Kamatari+]

Thanks for the answers guys.

[AAPOQ]

Also, someone is selling carbon fiber radiator mounts on here, you should check em out.
"domesticated" is the seller

[Oreellyfool]

2) My cooling fan seems to be supported by zip ties. I'd like to get rid of these ASAP and put whatever belongs back in it's place. What are the parts called?

Is it me or does your radiator sit below the support beam in front of it? I wonder if that is why it is zip tied, because if those posts that come up out of the radiator are too low, the brackets you need to get will not hold the radiator anyways.

[AAPOQ]

I bet you're right, it does look lower. OP you might want to check all the mounting for your radiator. it definitely shouldn't sag down that low.

[Oreellyfool]

I bet you're right, it does look lower. OP you might want to check all the mounting for your radiator. it definitely shouldn't sag down that low.

The easiest check would be to see if you have the rubber shoes/boots on the bottom two posts of the radiator are there. If those are not on there, I know the radiator sits lower.

[Kamatari+]

*Face sad*

I sure hope there's nothing wrong here. I wouldn't know as 1) I've driven like this since last year and 2) I don't know if I can keep up with these issues financially.

How would I check if it's too low? Should I look under the area of the radiator? How would I fix this? Would this cause worse issues?

[dj_ender]

*Face sad*

I sure hope there's nothing wrong here. I wouldn't know as 1) I've driven like this since last year and 2) I don't know if I can keep up with these issues financially.

How would I check if it's too low? Should I look under the area of the radiator? How would I fix this? Would this cause worse issues?

there are 2 bolts at the bottom of each of the fans, most likely they are missing and causing the "sag".

[Oreellyfool]

*Face sad*

I sure hope there's nothing wrong here. I wouldn't know as 1) I've driven like this since last year and 2) I don't know if I can keep up with these issues financially.

How would I check if it's too low? Should I look under the area of the radiator? How would I fix this? Would this cause worse issues?

Well look at it from the front instead of straight down. The post should at least go above the brace by at least 1/2 inch. That's your first check.

If it is not, on the bottom of the radiator there is also the two posts like on the top. See if they are seated in the brackets down below (They are like little cups below the radiator) if they are, put your finger where the post goes in and see if you feel the rubber boot. you can also wiggle the radiator back and forth, if it moves at the bottom, then something is wrong.

Now you say you cannot keep up with the costs. If you are only missing the two bottom rubber boots and the top two brackets, I cannot imagine that costing you more than $10 (at max) in a junk yard. No need to stress over it.

Lastly, if you have been driving around that way since last year then leave it the way it is

[Oreellyfool]

there are 2 bolts at the bottom of each of the fans, most likely they are missing and causing the "sag".

2 bolts holding the radiator on??????