Doing a bit of a pretrip inspection noticed some play in the radiator. Specifically, if you jiggle the top hose right where it meets the radiator, there's a small amount of play.

Can a few others check theirs to see it's also present?

It' been ages since i've done a radiator replacement on any car, but last I recall the radiator was always secure at all points.

 

Mine does the same thing. Its normal.

 

I wonder why they allow for some movement...

 

So vibration/engine torque etc. doesn't year it apart.