Oakmaster Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 What would be the best choice / supplier to supply Electric Radiator Fan / Fans in a V8 Defender 110 ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Fans for what? Heater, rad?? If it's rad, then just go on ebay and search electric fan. They work fine and are pretty cheap £20 or so. And grab yourself an X-Fan to control it: http://foundry4x4.co.uk/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=14&limit=100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I fitted one from a Ford Mondeo to my 300tdi and an X-Fan to control it. It was a tight fit and a lot of cutting with the Dremil so check how much room you have, it does nothing for me as the 300tdi runs cold compaired to your V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 What would be the best choice / supplier to supply Electric Radiator Fan / Fans in a V8 Defender 110 ? Cheers Remember that the fan should only switch on when the engines temp is hotter the its normal running temp, maybe not a good idea with a V8, otherwise the fan will be then always running and possibly over cooling the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 There is Spal, and as alternative Comex and Generalcab from Revotec if you want something that will stand some water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I run twin ~12" fans from an Audi (scrapyard visit + tape measure) using Bull Bar Cowboy's dual-speed fan circuit, so they come on slow (& quiet) unless things are getting really toasty (donuts in low box), controlled by the ECU. Never had an issue with them due to water, other than forgetting to re-activate them after switching the override switch for wading but there's a warning light for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I run twin ~12" fans from an Audi (scrapyard visit + tape measure) using Bull Bar Cowboy's dual-speed fan circuit, so they come on slow (& quiet) unless things are getting really toasty (donuts in low box), controlled by the ECU. Never had an issue with them due to water, other than forgetting to re-activate them after switching the override switch for wading but there's a warning light for that That would be an awesome write up for the popular mods section Fridge. Many folk would be interested to know more about that.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 That would be an awesome write up for the popular mods section Fridge. Many folk would be interested to know more about that.. Ditto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Im sorry, but i reckon we should keep bumping this until Fridge can no longer ignore it.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I run twin ~12" fans from an Audi (scrapyard visit + tape measure) using Bull Bar Cowboy's dual-speed fan circuit, so they come on slow (& quiet) unless things are getting really toasty (donuts in low box), controlled by the ECU. Never had an issue with them due to water, other than forgetting to re-activate them after switching the override switch for wading but there's a warning light for that Write up please Fridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Err, yeah, Bull bar Cowboy did write it up back when the forum wasn't blue but I don't know if it got transferred / saved. I'm a little busy at the mo (builders trashing the house, garage in build, kitchen to install, ambulance to MOT, freelander to service...) but by all means prod me at weekly/monthly intervals to see if I can remember what I did and if I've got any piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Thats a good point actually. Sooo many really helpful threads have either disappeared, or the pics arent able to view any more. Would be good if something could be done about that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Err, yeah, Bull bar Cowboy did write it up back when the forum wasn't blue but I don't know if it got transferred / saved. I'm a little busy at the mo (builders trashing the house, garage in build, kitchen to install, ambulance to MOT, freelander to service...) but by all means prod me at weekly/monthly intervals to see if I can remember what I did and if I've got any piccies Just a little bump as you suggested John to see if you found your details on this. I'm now at the stage of pondering my best setup for this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Still a bit busy but having just done a V8 swap on the 127 (a standard V8 Defender) I'll say that I found Mk1 Freelander 1.8 petrol fans fit nicely with minimal fettling on a standard Defender V8 rad, get one from an aircon vehicle and you get two fans in a cowling, get the control box as well and it looks like you get Land Rover's own version of Bull Bar Cowboy's dual-speed circuit in a box (RAVE manual shows the diagram of the circuit!), I've bought one on eBlag for £15 delivered but not had chance to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ive found this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-1-8-RADIATOR-AND-COOLING-FAN-/150959295403?hash=item2325e00bab Doesn't say if it's from aircon vehicle but looks to be same as you describe? Only thing that concerns me is that the control box looks to be where the top hose goes into my v8 rad. Also, did you get my PM about that other business? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Turn it upside down then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I guess I could get away with that Bowie considering I will probably have to make some custom brackets to make it fit properly anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 eblag 400907408333 is more like what I had, no control box attached, it lives elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 So is the type with the incorporated ecu not suitable? It would suit me better as I have no more room in seatbox due to aux fusebox, split charge relay and other stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I've no idea as I've not got one! Looks like the fan/cowl assembly is basically the same size so presumably can't be a million miles off, just depends if it fouls the rad pipes / PAS box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Stumbled upon a box yesterday that contained an X-fan that I forgot I even had! I really need to set about sorting out all the various boxes I have laying around. Anyway the point is I may as well utilise the damn thing. So I had a quick search on eBay and found http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151280558436?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Seem pretty good value. There only 80W but should still be ok seeing as I'm using 2 fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If I'm honest, I wouldn't bother with them. Too cheap to be any good, will die at first sniff of water/mud. Buy second hand fans from a car manufacturer and they are 10 time the product.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Fair enough. I guess there's nothing stopping me from getting fans like John referred to but controlling them via the x-fan rather than there own control box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Absolutely Trip to the scrappy if you can't find any. I have Mondeo twin fins from a car with AC on my RRC, they REALLY shift some air, if you want me to measure them up just say... they are a bit narrower than the rad so may fit a Defender V8 rad... Look like this, very well cowled: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-FORD-MONDEO-2-0-LITRE-PETROL-MANUAL-TWIN-FAN-ENGINE-COOLING-MOTOR-/360985436212?hash=item540c68a034 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If you could measure that would be great Especially for thickness so I can see how much room I have between rad and waterpump nose for a mounting bracket that I would need to fabricate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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