Fan mod

CROWBLIND · Mar 18, 2010

Anyone fitted a leccy fan to there defender? Looked at kenlowe ones but theyre pricey, loads of fans in cars down scrappy has anyone ever fitted one from another vehicle, also where do you fit the temp sensor for the fan?

-Defender110- · Mar 18, 2010

why do you need one?

CROWBLIND · Mar 18, 2010

-Defender110- said:
why do you need one?

I tow a large caravan and dont want to be caught out in summer, also my visco fan has siezed up so its always on.

-Defender110- · Mar 19, 2010

hmmm, ok, well if i was you id just fix whats broken? other than that, i know a guy whos fitted two fans out of a saab or focus or something, just picked em at a scrappy, wouldnt waste the money on a kenlowe I would say they are good, but I would also say they are a bit of a waste of money. the thermostat goes in the radiator i think?? (im sure ill be corrected though)

Shifty1962 · Mar 19, 2010

Just fit them with a manual switch and turn them on when or if needed.
I used the air con fan when I removed the air con from my Defender. Its wired with a switch and I've not needed it yet. Temp gauge stays just below centre whatever the weather. Even when towing.
:nospamhere:
I also have a used TD5 viscous fan for sale so if you're interested PM me.

steve bain · Mar 19, 2010

i want to do this soon as well. electric fans give so much more control and stop everything getting covered in mud inside the bay.

666 george · Mar 19, 2010

:search:
Mondeo fits like a glove, £10 from a scrapper. I have a on off switch in the cab if it ever gets high.

steve bain · Mar 19, 2010

cheers dude that helps. i think the forum needs an auto answer function. ever new thread is immediately answered with 'do a search!' or maybe a better FAQ archive?!

Boris113 · Mar 19, 2010

I'm sure I've seen a company that makes thermostat switches designed for landys (e.g. when it gets too hot the switch automatically turns on the leccy fan. (Maybe x-eng or mud stuff??) You could also fit a 3-stage switch so you can turn it off, leave it on the temp sensor or have it permanantly on.
Harry

Boris113 · Mar 19, 2010

X-eng High Performance Off-Road Engineering

Heres the one, bit pricey but if you want to do it properly then worth it.

Harry

CROWBLIND · Mar 20, 2010

666 george said:
:search:
Mondeo fits like a glove, £10 from a scrapper. I have a on off switch in the cab if it ever gets high.

Where does this attach and do you have to remove the fan cowl?

discopaul · Mar 20, 2010

I got a new 14" SPAL fan from a classic car show for £20 and it can be made to either push or pull air. its nice and thin to

steve bain · Mar 27, 2010

sorry to revive this thread. my mate dropped round today and said 'you need a fan mate' so i now have an electric fan! whoop whoop. i want it to be controlled off a flick switch in the cab as its mainly for off roading when engine gets hot. what fuse rating should i use and where would you recommend i take the feed from? or should i take it all the way back to the fuse box?

The Mad Hat Man · Mar 27, 2010

Best to have it come on Thermostatically anorl. Measure how many amps the fan pulls and go to next size up fuse. Shud be 10 or 15A. Feed from fuse box is good, but make sure it is rated higher than the inline fuse.

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