Electric fan swap....
03-03-04, 12:43 PM
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Electric fan swap....
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...n&pagenumber=1
Ok, everyone in this thread is saying to swap to an electric fan. Mine is starting to over heat in traffic. My guess is the fan clutch is starting to go. I have a new thermostat (only $7) that I'm going to put in but assuming that doesn't fix it, ....
What fan should I get?
What year?
The thread abouve mentions Taurus/Sable and one guy mentions a Fiero G/T fan. I'm hesitate to put anything Ford related into my car. I have an unfounded hatred of all things Ford but it is what it is.
All that aside, I still would like the models and years to steal from.
Ok, everyone in this thread is saying to swap to an electric fan. Mine is starting to over heat in traffic. My guess is the fan clutch is starting to go. I have a new thermostat (only $7) that I'm going to put in but assuming that doesn't fix it, ....
What fan should I get?
What year?
The thread abouve mentions Taurus/Sable and one guy mentions a Fiero G/T fan. I'm hesitate to put anything Ford related into my car. I have an unfounded hatred of all things Ford but it is what it is.
All that aside, I still would like the models and years to steal from.
03-03-04, 01:35 PM
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Because we're not worthy. we're not worthy!!
all the power to the moderators!!
I work at an advance and I checked for an electric fan and they have one coming up in they're system. It's universal, I'll post tonight when I come back from work exactly how it works and how much it costs.
all the power to the moderators!!I work at an advance and I checked for an electric fan and they have one coming up in they're system. It's universal, I'll post tonight when I come back from work exactly how it works and how much it costs.
03-03-04, 01:47 PM
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I'm running my own forum at www.southern-shift.com using php and you can edit your responses any time you like. No half hour crap. I think the average user can delete their own thread too.
Thanx for the update on the fan. Any idea the cost? Napa wants $239 for the OEM fan clutch. Like that's going to happen!!
Thanx for the update on the fan. Any idea the cost? Napa wants $239 for the OEM fan clutch. Like that's going to happen!!
03-03-04, 01:57 PM
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Um you may want to think twice about puting in that cheep thermostat.
The buzz around here seems to be that using non OEM thermostat is a bad idea.
Just a sugestion...
The buzz around here seems to be that using non OEM thermostat is a bad idea.
Just a sugestion...
03-03-04, 04:18 PM
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Check your oil level, too. I cured an overheating problem due to low oil...
I also installed an electric fan out of a Probe - but promptly removed it. I ran into electrical and cooling problems and decided it wasn't worth it. Guys here swear by them, and the engine ran very smooth with it - so I may give it another go at some point...
I guess I figure if those Mazda engineers can get a rotory engine to run so well - building a cooling fan is peanuts... If you're sure it's the fan clutch, you can probably find one in the yard for cheap...
Good luck!
I also installed an electric fan out of a Probe - but promptly removed it. I ran into electrical and cooling problems and decided it wasn't worth it. Guys here swear by them, and the engine ran very smooth with it - so I may give it another go at some point...
I guess I figure if those Mazda engineers can get a rotory engine to run so well - building a cooling fan is peanuts... If you're sure it's the fan clutch, you can probably find one in the yard for cheap...
Good luck!