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secure it to the rad using zip ties
like theese
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pacet-ele...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5ff2fbb0
My fan was large enough for the top and bottom mounting lugs to be mounted straight to the top and bottom lips of the rad mount frame
Hope pic helps
I should add to drill the frame take the top off 4 bolts and for the bottom lift the rad up and inch as you dont want the drill to slip into the bottom tank!
Lynall
Hope pic helps
I should add to drill the frame take the top off 4 bolts and for the bottom lift the rad up and inch as you dont want the drill to slip into the bottom tank!
Lynall
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wangie46
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Was that one of the 16 inch fans?
I use a 14-inch Pacet on my 300TDi.
I welded four studs to the top & bottom frames and then bolted the fan onto two short lengths of angled alloy strip. That way the whole assembly can be removed by removing four nuts and undoing the connector.
Totally dislike the idea of using zip-ties as even with the supplied soft clamps there is still contact with the fins and while that may be fine on a decent rad I can't believe they are good for one past its first flush of youth.
In addition they make removing the rad not possible without first obtaining new ties to refit it (they are special pull-through ties on the Pacet) whereas using studs means that the fan can be removed & refitted at will.
I welded four studs to the top & bottom frames and then bolted the fan onto two short lengths of angled alloy strip. That way the whole assembly can be removed by removing four nuts and undoing the connector.
Totally dislike the idea of using zip-ties as even with the supplied soft clamps there is still contact with the fins and while that may be fine on a decent rad I can't believe they are good for one past its first flush of youth.
In addition they make removing the rad not possible without first obtaining new ties to refit it (they are special pull-through ties on the Pacet) whereas using studs means that the fan can be removed & refitted at will.
Zorro123
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Thanks Lynall the pic helps a lot will try that first before having to resort to something more complex like Litch's idea.
Anybody got any hints on how best to get the rad cowl out without dismantling the front end, barring a better idea from someone was thinking of just cutting it out?
Anybody got any hints on how best to get the rad cowl out without dismantling the front end, barring a better idea from someone was thinking of just cutting it out?
Does it not just lift out like on the 300TDi?
Remove the viscous fan, undo the two retaining nuts, unclip the bottom hose, give it a twist (it is plastic after all) and out she comes. Is the 200TDi setup different?
Nothing complex about my mountings, made it up in about 30-minutes.
With a 14-inch fan there was a significant gap between top & bottom frames so a simple bridge was required and I had plenty of the angle alloy strip to hand. I welded the bolts to the frame (just a couple of spots either side of the head) as it saves having to faff around with two spanners and the resultant risk of damaging the fins if one slips.
The result is a bracket which is about as simple as they come and as I say the whole setup can be removed in as long as it takes to undo four nuts (now nyloc's by the way, I took that photo when I was still testing it).
Remove the viscous fan, undo the two retaining nuts, unclip the bottom hose, give it a twist (it is plastic after all) and out she comes. Is the 200TDi setup different?
Nothing complex about my mountings, made it up in about 30-minutes.
With a 14-inch fan there was a significant gap between top & bottom frames so a simple bridge was required and I had plenty of the angle alloy strip to hand. I welded the bolts to the frame (just a couple of spots either side of the head) as it saves having to faff around with two spanners and the resultant risk of damaging the fins if one slips.
The result is a bracket which is about as simple as they come and as I say the whole setup can be removed in as long as it takes to undo four nuts (now nyloc's by the way, I took that photo when I was still testing it).
Can't help anymore i'm afraid. I am at a disadvantage here not knowing the exact layout of a 200TDi engine bay and not being able to find a decent photo on the web or in my books.
Is it the original setup or a retrofit, is the shroud steel or plastic, can you not get a viscous fan spanner in to undo & remove the fan?
Is it the original setup or a retrofit, is the shroud steel or plastic, can you not get a viscous fan spanner in to undo & remove the fan?
Yes 16 inch cheapy from e bay search for universal fan 16 inch, i think was 35 ish to the door,i have one on my other tdi and its been fine for well over a year now
Lynall
Zorro123
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Thought i'd post a pic of the fan now its fitted, just need to wire it now.
Old fan came out really easy was only finger tight and once I got the turbo pipe and the top rad hose off the cowl came out easier than expected.
To new fan said easy fit, easy fit my arse lol ended up welding some bolts to the rad surround seemed the easiest way.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Old fan came out really easy was only finger tight and once I got the turbo pipe and the top rad hose off the cowl came out easier than expected.
To new fan said easy fit, easy fit my arse lol ended up welding some bolts to the rad surround seemed the easiest way.
Thanks for all the help guys.
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mick the builder
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F**k me, what a clean engine, do you actualy use it?I use a 14-inch Pacet on my 300TDi.
I welded four studs to the top & bottom frames and then bolted the fan onto two short lengths of angled alloy strip. That way the whole assembly can be removed by removing four nuts and undoing the connector.
Totally dislike the idea of using zip-ties as even with the supplied soft clamps there is still contact with the fins and while that may be fine on a decent rad I can't believe they are good for one past its first flush of youth.
In addition they make removing the rad not possible without first obtaining new ties to refit it (they are special pull-through ties on the Pacet) whereas using studs means that the fan can be removed & refitted at will.
Forgive my ignorance, but what is the reason in removing a viscuss fan that works perfectly and replacing it with an electric one?
Ere Zorro - why yu using pic of Tufftee?
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mick the builder
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Sounds good to me but how long before it starts to save you money?It will help mpg a bit....
