Fan switch + motor oil ?

[datsun240z]

Hi there, I've just received my new fan switch. It's a 97-92 degree... wich seems a bit high to mee... what do you think?

something else: not sure about wich engine oil to choose... is 15w40 ok for normal everyday use ?

Cheers !

Greg

[markbigears]

I think it's 87 on, 92 off.
using this in the old girl
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/...

Edited by markbigears on Tuesday 30th September 18:25

[glenrobbo]

markbigears said:

I think it's 87 on, 92 off.
using this in the old girl
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/...

I agree with Mark on the choice of oil, it's a perfect formulation for our Cologne V6 engines.

[phillpot]

markbigears said:

I think it's 87 on, 92 off.

92 on, off at 87 ?


If it came on at 87 you certainly wouldn't want it to go off if temperature kept rising up to 92!

[datsun240z]

phillpot said:

92 on, off at 87 ?


If it came on at 87 you certainly wouldn't want it to go off if temperature kept rising up to 92!

well that's why I'm concerned... any number part to recommend to get that swith opening at 87 ?

[v8s4me]

markbigears]...using this in the old girl..[/footnote said:

Me too. Excellent oil pressure even in extreme heat.

[datsun240z]

markbigears said:

I think it's 87 on, 92 off.

Edited by markbigears on Tuesday 30th September 18:25

Could you please have a look to have a part number ? Very appreciated !
Greg

[ijbd]

Attach it to a multimeter.
Waterproof it in plastic bag.
Stick a thermometer in.
Put in a pan on a stove and see what it does.
You might put the thermostat in too.

According to the alternative parts list:

Otter Switch Thermostatic Switch. Metro Rover Part No.
GVS 104 Team Central stated this part from Mini Metro 88-92 degree

Engine Thermostat. 1991 S3C 2.9 Quinton Hazel QTH316K Notes = 88 degrees opening
temperature.

mvg Boudewijn

[datsun240z]

ijbd said:

Otter Switch Thermostatic Switch. Metro Rover Part No.
GVS 104 Team Central stated this part from Mini Metro 88-92 degree

Bedankt Baudewijn !
But the issue I have, is that all GVS104 switches (or equivalent in other brands) are given for 97-92c ...can't find that 92-88 one...
here is the Lucas equivalent : http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Lucas-SNB748-CDU1500-G...

[phillpot]

datsun240z said:

...can't find that 92-88 one...

Few choices here but if you're still using the original clamp on type you'll also need something like this

[datsun240z]

phillpot said:

Few choices here but if you're still using the original clamp on type you'll also need something like this

Thanks for the help !
I've just discovered that, the hole in the coolant pipe was well threaded ! 22mm diameter.
So it seems that I now have much more choices! Thanks for car car builderbulder link! Would 88 /79 be a clever choice ? ( I live in Belgium not in California
Cheers