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Its time to replace the radiator fan on my S3. Its only lasted 30 years, so I probably shouldn't grumble. Has anyone got a recommendation on a replacement, or are they generally all much of a muchness?
Purely based on ease of access, I intend to install a replacement on the inside (engine bay) of radiator, not on the front which is where it was originally. So clearly I will be needing a Pull type.
Thanks
Purely based on ease of access, I intend to install a replacement on the inside (engine bay) of radiator, not on the front which is where it was originally. So clearly I will be needing a Pull type.
Thanks
Thanks for the advice/offer all, but decision already made. I'm going for the Racetech fan.
Radiator is effectively new, so I would expect any fan arrangement will suffice.
I read somewhere that Pull type was slightly more effective than Push type, but decision was based on access, as I don't want to remove the Radiator.
Cheers
Radiator is effectively new, so I would expect any fan arrangement will suffice.
I read somewhere that Pull type was slightly more effective than Push type, but decision was based on access, as I don't want to remove the Radiator.
Cheers
Typical, despite my intentions, having spoken to Racetech today regarding installation, I ended up ordering the Blower fan (Push), as I don't have anything I can use to install on the rear of the Rad.
I am hoping to re-use the 3 fittings from my broken fan though they may need some minor alteration. But I won't know how easy that will be until I can actually get my hands on the replacement!
Gives me something to look forward to!
I am hoping to re-use the 3 fittings from my broken fan though they may need some minor alteration. But I won't know how easy that will be until I can actually get my hands on the replacement!
Gives me something to look forward to!
Thought I would follow up on this old thread!
I eventually installed the Racetech (SPAL) Pusher fan as there were existing plates welded to the chassis for ease of installation (with some fettling!).
The SPAL fan has straight blades and is a lot louder than the predecessor which had curved blades.
I have done a few short test drives, but went on a lengthy drive yesterday as the rain finally stopped. I don't know if it because I can hear this new fan more than the previous but fan seems to be on a lot of the time. The temp gauge doesn't travel much above the deg C, even when stuck in traffic, but when I got home, I just left it running, fan was spinning, temp gauge was at usual running temp, but after ten minutes, was stll running.
So, it seems after longer runs, fan can keep engine temp ok, but I was expecting it to cut out more. Radiator was refurbished last year, water pump is only a few thousand miles old.
Should I just accept it is ok, or is the otter switch suspect?
Thanks
I eventually installed the Racetech (SPAL) Pusher fan as there were existing plates welded to the chassis for ease of installation (with some fettling!).
The SPAL fan has straight blades and is a lot louder than the predecessor which had curved blades.
I have done a few short test drives, but went on a lengthy drive yesterday as the rain finally stopped. I don't know if it because I can hear this new fan more than the previous but fan seems to be on a lot of the time. The temp gauge doesn't travel much above the deg C, even when stuck in traffic, but when I got home, I just left it running, fan was spinning, temp gauge was at usual running temp, but after ten minutes, was stll running.
So, it seems after longer runs, fan can keep engine temp ok, but I was expecting it to cut out more. Radiator was refurbished last year, water pump is only a few thousand miles old.
Should I just accept it is ok, or is the otter switch suspect?
Thanks
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