viscus fan

Post Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:59 pm

alrite, my fan is working as it does all the time, but not clicking to its next gear so to speak when its hot? what do i have to replace or fix? or is this a sign of a head gasket? thanks john

Post Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:02 pm

is the engine heating up?

andrew

Post Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:04 pm

yeh but not really fast, infact a 25 mins from cold?

Post Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:09 pm

is it over heating?

A

Post Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:21 am

if i dont turn it off it would, or even blow a pipe. thanks

Post Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:04 am

is it ok when driving and just heats up when stationary ?
If so it is probably not h/gasket , you say the fan doesn't appear to cut in , then the viscous coupling may be shot .
simple enough to change , just remeber they have a left hand thread though
Cheers
Andy

Post Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:56 pm

never had it on the road yet want it crisp 1st. al try one of them 1st anyway. thanks john

Post Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:57 pm

never had it on the road yet want it crisp 1st. al try one of them 1st anyway. thanks john