The resistor gets super hot too and is cooled only by air going over it when the van goes down the road. So as you said, sitting with the A/C on is naughty, naughty! Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 http://www.vanagain.com http://www.strictlyvwauctions.com http://www.eurovan.org http://www.vwcabrio.org Phone: (856)-327-4936 Fax: (856)-327-2242 -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 1:59 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
If you use the AC alot, you will find that resistor is a consumable item. Keep a spare. with regular use, they seem to last a season or two. A tired radiator that causes the fan to run a lot adds to the problem. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Connolly, Aircooled.Net" <john@AIRCOOLED.NET> Date: Friday, July 21, 2006 12:19 pm Subject: Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon) > I recently found a failed fan resistor in one of our vanagons, as > usual LOW was inoperable. The resistor looked like toxic waste warmed > over when I > pulled the headlight assy. It took 5 minutes to change. > > I think 2 must check parts are the radiators and that fan resistor. > They are at the end of their lifespan, and are not too expensive, > CHANGE THEM. > > John > Aircooled.Net Inc. > |
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