Spal fans..

Spal fans..

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Jack Valiant

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1,894 posts

237 months

Saturday 12th April 2014
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Hi Guys, popped over from the Wedge forum. I have the Griff / Chim ally radiator and Spal fans set-up on my 500 Griff powered Wedge. After 7 months light usage about 3.5k miles, one Spal fan has failed with what looks like bearing failure. Is this a common fault and should I consider another make of fan?

Chris

Jack Valiant

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1,894 posts

237 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Thanks guys well this one is about 7 months old.... They are both wired through relays (Left and Right) to come on together. The centre bearing on the u/s one has about 1/4" play side to side and the centre spline seems to have come off the plastic bonding so is free spinning without turning the motor. Not impressed given the use, the other side is fine and is cooling the car as it should, but is clearly working harder on its own. Unless I can get a guarantee replacement looks like a £160 to replace - thanks Chris (The Gredge)

Jack Valiant

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1,894 posts

237 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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Thanks will have a look