Fitting radiator fans

[Pedders]

A quick question before I do something I regret! I am just about to fit the fans to the radiator. Am I right in thinking that I need to push the part of the fixing which looks like a plastic spike through the radiator finning? I think this must be right as I can't see how else the fixings work, but wanted to check as they will bend the finnings when pushed through.

Sorry for the dodgy description - can't seem to get the thumbsnap thing to work this morning, or would have posted a picture.

Thanks all.

[mt308]

Yes from memory each fan has 4 fittings (though there may be variations depending on the fans you have), and the spikes go through from one side to the other. There are some rubber pads which I think fit on both sides.

I would be more specific but my car is at the factory at the moment (IVA on Tuesday!) so I can't look at it. But the spikes do go through the radiator, and do need a little bit of a wiggle to get them through. Once you get them just through the other side grab the end with some pliers to pull through. Check your positioning first - once they are fitted the only way to take them off is to cut the plastic, they work a bit like a cable tie.

[Life Saab Itch]

yes.

I did this bit recently. if it gets too stiff, take it out and try the next hole along. it's also easier if you put a tiny bit of grease on the tip of the spike.

(that sounds dodgy reading it back to myself...)

[Pedders]

That's mt308, that's really appreciated. Hope IVA goes through ok - looks like you could be on the road next week!

[Pedders]

Life Saab Itch said:

yes.

I did this bit recently. if it gets too stiff, take it out and try the next hole along. it's also easier if you put a tiny bit of grease on the tip of the spike.

(that sounds dodgy reading it back to myself...)

Ha ha! Let's hope this thread never gets taken out of context! Thanks for the reply.

[mt308]

Pedders said:

That's mt308, that's really appreciated. Hope IVA goes through ok - looks like you could be on the road next week!

Unfortunately I have to wait another 2 weeks for the registration and the factory to give her a road test. But fingers crossed I will be driving her back from Hinckley this side of Easter!

[UltimaCH]

I found this photo on a FB page showing the fan clips under the rad.
I hope the owner doesn't mind...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3384258129...

[Pedders]

UltimaCH said:

I found this photo on a FB page showing the fan clips under the rad.
I hope the owner doesn't mind...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3384258129...

Thanks UltimaCH - much appreciated.

[BenGTR]

If you got the aircon you can see it at the aircon-cooler. Same technique.

[GtrMan]

UltimaCH said:

I found this photo on a FB page showing the fan clips under the rad.
I hope the owner doesn't mind...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3384258129...

No problem for sharing ... I try to take pict of all my steps like others did to give better idea of the works...I found other builds pict very helpful , better then the manual sometimes...

Mark

[UltimaCH]

Thanks Mark