smokinv8 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Whilst out doing a spot of greenlaning today my 200tdi 90 got very hot and boiled over despite having an electric fan. On closer inspection the fan was found not to be working although the electric supply and relay were, so im guessing the fan itself is kaput. Is there any particular model of car I should look out for at the scrapyard to get one off or am I better off buying new? I want to fit the replacement fan in some sort of framework so that it can be removed easily to enable the radiator to be washed out. Anyone else done something similar or better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 My electric fan mount. It's a Kenlowe but would work for any fan with the correct pattern of plate + holes. Just take a tape measure to the scrap yard and find a fan that fits. I have heard a Mondeo fan will do so, but haven't tried myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinv8 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 My electric fan mount. It's a Kenlowe but would work for any fan with the correct pattern of plate + holes. Just take a tape measure to the scrap yard and find a fan that fits. I have heard a Mondeo fan will do so, but haven't tried myself. Nice and simple solution to fitting the fan, guess it doesnt really need a complete frame set up. Was also wondering if a twin fan set up would work better or maybe I'd be just making extra work for myself on the install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I have a twin mondeo fan on my CCV truck, was recommended to me by Bowie69 Works a treat and cost less than a tenner from flea bay Takes around 30 amps though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I have a single MK3 Mondeo Fan on mine, cost £10 off ebay inc postage, its pritty juicy mines closer 40A it was eating 30A relays originaly Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have a single MK3 Mondeo Fan on mine, cost £10 off ebay inc postage, its pritty juicy mines closer 40A it was eating 30A relays originaly Dave. Got the same fan as Dave from fleebay, slight modification to the cowling that you get with it, other than pretty straight forward fit up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 i'm hoping this will do my 90 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200555319249&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D200555319249%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Can I just ask if your cooling system is all working A ok? I have a 200TDi disco in my 88, my 109, and a friend in his 88. none of them has a fan fitted at all, and they never get hot. I've got brand new rads and thermostats, he hasnt, and to add to it, a friend with a 200TDi 110 was having a lot of overheating troubles, that a new rad cured. I have an independant temperature gauge which tells me my water temp in degrees C, and it rarely gets above 90, even with the weather we've been having, and despite working her hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Another vote for a mondeo fan Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinv8 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Looks like Im off to find one of Dagenhams finest then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Can I just ask if your cooling system is all working A ok? I have a 200TDi disco in my 88, my 109, and a friend in his 88. none of them has a fan fitted at all, and they never get hot. I've got brand new rads and thermostats, he hasnt, and to add to it, a friend with a 200TDi 110 was having a lot of overheating troubles, that a new rad cured. I have an independant temperature gauge which tells me my water temp in degrees C, and it rarely gets above 90, even with the weather we've been having, and despite working her hard. Mine only gets hot when the rad is not cleaned properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinv8 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Can I just ask if your cooling system is all working A ok? I have a 200TDi disco in my 88, my 109, and a friend in his 88. none of them has a fan fitted at all, and they never get hot. I've got brand new rads and thermostats, he hasnt, and to add to it, a friend with a 200TDi 110 was having a lot of overheating troubles, that a new rad cured. I have an independant temperature gauge which tells me my water temp in degrees C, and it rarely gets above 90, even with the weather we've been having, and despite working her hard. Sorry, missed this post. This is the first time that mine has ever gone over half way on the temperature gauge but after taking the fan off I found there was a bad connection (After I had been and got a mondeo fan grrr!). I replaced it anyway because I never liked how the fan was mounted on those plastic thingumies that go throught the rad. And I still cant get the bugger to work! Ah well, another days job to tackle along with the front diff pinion seal that I just replaced only to find it leaking again straight away!!!! Yes I checked the breather and yes I fitted a new yoke as well this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have a thought. I fitted a Kenlowe 13" H/D fand to our TDi, along with other tweaks for power and economy. Anyhoo, in removing the visouc fan and cowling I realised that the factory fan not only ensures the water stays cool but also chills the intercooler all the time, as the engine speeds up so does the chill on the I/C. So by removing the viscous and cowl, have I made the intercooler less efficient? particulary in low box or when towing (low speed high engine load) when there is little air getting pushed through the rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoflse Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 i'm hoping this will do my 90 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200555319249&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D200555319249%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 My 110 v8's radiator is 25" x 16", so this pair of 14" fans wouldn't fit. Is a 90 rad bigger?. I have a 4.6 RPi engine fitted and it was overheating a bit with the single 16" electric fan, so I've moved it over to the right and fitted 2x 8" fans next to it. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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