Jon White Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 12 minutes ago, Maverik said: You could probably 3D print a decent enough adapter plate. If i had a 3D printer. Which i dont 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazza Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Well that's me ordering a Freelander 2 fan then! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 9 hours ago, Jon White said: I’ve just been through all of this. The RDX fan is just a freelander 2 fan. Nothing more special than that (Nige and I saw it on sale at a show last year and took a note of the part numbers off the back). (Also used in an Evoque and various Volvos including a V60). Anyway - less than a tenner from the breakers and a bit of fabrication its fitted. I can report it makes a MASSIVE difference over the rubbish defender fan, and also forced me to remove the metal intake scoop i had over the wing top inlet as it can pull way more air in than that scoop can flow. Slow speed is now faster than the defender was on full pelt, and on full pelt it makes a massive difference. Airflow is now much more balanced and equal side to side. How is it for noise? The Defender blower’s airflow through the vents is pretty noisy on high speed. What is it like for heat on high? The airflow might be too fast to pick up much heat in the matrix housing, so I wonder if you might end up with a higher volume of tepid air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 It’s no louder than any other car with the blower full on. That said I don’t give a stuff about noise. I have zero soundproofing and a tdi so noise is irrelevant. Can’t comment on heat as I haven’t driven it yet as the battery is flat 🤦🏼♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I've ordered a secondhand one from ebay for the princely sum of £15 delivered. I'll let you know how I got on with it when I eventually get round to fitting it. Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazza Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I don't suppose anyone knows what type of electrical connector that is on the FL2 fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I just bought one with the pigtail or wiring attached. However inside its only a pair of flat blades so standard crimps would work just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Been for a drive this evening. Heat output is good. Very happy with the difference this has made 👍🏻 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 On 8/12/2024 at 7:43 PM, Maverik said: You could probably 3D print a decent enough adapter plate. Anyone want to earn some money ! 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 14 hours ago, Anderzander said: Anyone want to earn some money ! 😃 If you CAD it and send me a STEP file I can print it (if it fits on the bed!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazza Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I don't have any CAD skills, but it be interested in a printed adaptor too! Should have the fan soon so can share dimensions of the new part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Not got time for a couple of weeks…. But happy to model something if someone can give me sketches/dimensions. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 8/12/2024 at 6:59 PM, Jon White said: I’ve just been through all of this. The RDX fan is just a freelander 2 fan. Nothing more special than that (Nige and I saw it on sale at a show last year and took a note of the part numbers off the back). (Also used in an Evoque and various Volvos including a V60). Anyway - less than a tenner from the breakers and a bit of fabrication its fitted. I can report it makes a MASSIVE difference over the rubbish defender fan, and also forced me to remove the metal intake scoop i had over the wing top inlet as it can pull way more air in than that scoop can flow. Slow speed is now faster than the defender was on full pelt, and on full pelt it makes a massive difference. Airflow is now much more balanced and equal side to side. I do also have an Eberspacher (equivalent) so heat was never a problem for me, however sufficient airflow for demisting was. Hope this helps someone. Jon Jon, can you tell me the diameter and width of the impeller on this fan? A few years back I squirrelled away a Disco 1 300 Tdi blower to explore such as upgrade - it's still at the vapour plan stage. Seeing you mention using the FL2 fan made me remember I had it, so I went digging in the shed this weekend. The impeller is about 155mm diameter and 65mm wide. I don't have a Defender heater box or blower to measure up for size. I powered this up yesterday and I feel it could easily blow the house down. I also have the part of ducting that has the resistor pack. Looks like it has 3 speeds. Maybe it'll fit...... irfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Sorry - no. It’s now fitted to my truck and I didn’t measure it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 14 hours ago, mickeyw said: Jon, can you tell me the diameter and width of the impeller on this fan? A few years back I squirrelled away a Disco 1 300 Tdi blower to explore such as upgrade - it's still at the vapour plan stage. Seeing you mention using the FL2 fan made me remember I had it, so I went digging in the shed this weekend. The impeller is about 155mm diameter and 65mm wide. I don't have a Defender heater box or blower to measure up for size. I powered this up yesterday and I feel it could easily blow the house down. I also have the part of ducting that has the resistor pack. Looks like it has 3 speeds. Maybe it'll fit...... irfa I might be wrong but check which way the fan works, I've a feeling it spins the wrong way for the defender snail. If I'm wrong then I've missed a trick, but I'm sure I'd of saved one if it would work. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 Well Jons one sure works,...... shoved my hand over the vent when it was on full chat.......was like I'd done it to a hoover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @mickeyw as you can see the vanes are in the opposite direction. @landroversforever I have a spare broken fl2 fan here that you could use for your design. HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Thanks for the measurements @Mo Murphy. Re the vane orientation, surely this just relates to the direction the motor rotates. It'll still take air from the inside and push it outward??? The diameter difference would take a bit more effort to accommodate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 6 hours ago, miketomcat said: I might be wrong but check which way the fan works, I've a feeling it spins the wrong way for the defender snail. If I'm wrong then I've missed a trick, but I'm sure I'd of saved one if it would work. Mike I'm trying to picture it all assembled. Maybe better for LHD trucks, diameters aside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, mickeyw said: Thanks for the measurements @Mo Murphy. Re the vane orientation, surely this just relates to the direction the motor rotates. It'll still take air from the inside and push it outward??? The diameter difference would take a bit more effort to accommodate. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 7 hours ago, mickeyw said: Thanks for the measurements @Mo Murphy. Re the vane orientation, surely this just relates to the direction the motor rotates. It'll still take air from the inside and push it outward??? The diameter difference would take a bit more effort to accommodate. The way it's mounted in the snail means it'll be creating back pressure then chucking the air at the side of the air entry hole rather than down it. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 As I had a heater box to hand and some time, I mocked up and 3D printed a flange. Just need a FL2 motor to accurately determine its mounts, and it should be modelled up, ready to print. The narrowing on one side was intentional until clearance by the heater box was established. Turns out it can be perfectly round. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @Mo Murphy maybe foggy might be a good candidate for the broken one you’ve got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @foggy3061 I have a fl2 fan that you can use, pm me your address 👍 Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy3061 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 7 hours ago, landroversforever said: @Mo Murphy maybe foggy might be a good candidate for the broken one you’ve got? 7 hours ago, Mo Murphy said: @foggy3061 I have a fl2 fan that you can use, pm me your address 👍 Mo Thanks for the offer but, I've already manage to source a very cheap FL2 fan. It should be here this week. A few more dimensions and I should have another adapter to trial. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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