Marko46

Member

• Dec 10, 2014

• #1

Just bought a td5 today after years of 300tdiand 200tdi ownership
Got home and the auto temp warning light comes on I've had a quick look and for some reason somebody has removed the viscous fan
WHY ????
Any clues from you guys and girls

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Dec 10, 2014

• #2

possibly desperately trying to save money on fuel or it was knackered,auto box temp switches arent unknown for playing up but worth draining a little oil out and checking colour and also level

 

Littelwill

Well-Known Member

• Dec 10, 2014

• #3

Could have failed and just been removed for the sale? Was it bought private or dealer sale?

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Dec 10, 2014

• #4

You bought a Landy without looking under the bonnet?

 

sierrafery

Well-Known Member

• Dec 10, 2014

• #5

let's hope the previous owner was not one of those who are convinced that running a Td5 without a fan is good cos no problems as the gauge stays nice at the middle... which is Boll*x cos it's possible that the engine ran a lot at 110*C without knowing it as the gauge goes up at 120... strange way of making business though to buy a car without inspecting under the bonnet first

 

Marko46

Member

• Dec 10, 2014

• #6

I did go under the bonnet but never thought to look for a fan that I've never seen removed before
The auto box had a complete rebuild only 12000 miles ago how often does the ATF need swapping

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Dec 10, 2014

• #7

id do it yearly on average mileage

 

Marko46

Member

• Dec 10, 2014

• #8

Private sale

 

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ldrego

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #9

How far did yo travel to get home? Is there radiator fluid in there after the journey?