WURZAL THE LANDY

Active Member

• Mar 20, 2015

• #1

On the test drive of my car I had a squeak when you put the foot down I took it to be a slightly loose serpentine belt but since I have been driving it a bit more this seems to have gone prob due to the car being used again p/o wasn't using it as it was too big for him. The squeak has been replaced with the sound of a fan kicking in in tune with the engine. Maybe this is normal but I was hoping for more of a v8 roar when the foot went down.

How does the fan work should kick in at a certain temp or is it running all the time?

The engine temp seems to sit at about half way so think its ok

 

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N2O

Active Member

• Mar 20, 2015

• #2

If it's running on full blast all the time, then it's not normal. Fan clutch should only engage above certain temperature. It can be even siezed, which can cause the fan to explode.

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Mar 20, 2015

• #3

Change the fan.

 

WURZAL THE LANDY

Active Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #4

One used fan ordered up should be fitted by this time next week hopefully should sort the prob cheers guys. Now on to the next problem

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #5

WURZAL THE LANDY said:

One used fan ordered up should be fitted by this time next week hopefully should sort the prob cheers guys. Now on to the next problem

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Unless it was being sold because it was fecked

 

WURZAL THE LANDY

Active Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #6

Datatek said:

Unless it was being sold because it was fecked

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Enough of the negative waves lol

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #7

WURZAL THE LANDY said:

Enough of the negative waves lol

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They fail so often that second hand is a waste of time IMO

 

WURZAL THE LANDY

Active Member

• Mar 22, 2015

• #8

For £10 delivered and supposedly fully working its worth a try. Also saw on paddocks you can get just the viscous part for 40 so can rebuild one on the bench if needed and still have the car mobile.

 

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N2O

Active Member

• Mar 23, 2015

• #9

Don't buy cheap aftermarket ones, you will regret it.


Only genuine fan clutch works properly.

 

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Oldfogey

Active Member

• Mar 24, 2015

• #10

What about replacing with a Kenlowe electric or similar?