Date:         Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:12:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Philip Zimmerman <philzimm1@OBERON.ARK.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Philip Zimmerman <philzimm1@OBERON.ARK.COM>
Subject:      Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
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> From:"Dustin Robertson - Backcountry.com" <drobertson@BACKCOUNTRY.COM>
> What about the fan? Seems like I should put a new fan in while
> everything is
> out of the van no?
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Good but difficult question to answer Dustin.
Depending on your Van, AC or no AC?

Non-AC equiped Van-Fans are relatively inexpensive to replace.
The 3-speed AC Fans approach the price of a GoWestie Syncro<grin>.
While Fan failure is possible, I don't recall hearing of many
on this list. Usually the AC Switch, Solenoid or Dropping Resister.
The OEM Fans are usually pretty durable. Give yours a spin by hand?
If the bearings sound quiet and feel smooth, why not keep it?

Rad-Fan Re/Re is pretty easy without opening the cooling system. So if
what I have said above tunes-out to be total BS, replacement is
not a job you will curse me while doing......


> If you want to go into business making plastic air deflectors I would
> buy a
> set.
Sheeeze Dustin, I am already Van-Challenged as is. Making aftermarket
air deflectors would drive me to selling my Van and buying a "Ford".
Your wonderful State of Utah holds many draws for Mountain Bike-guys
like me.... Moab, Mt-Bike Mecca! Here's the drill. Your Fan dies within
the next year, I will personally drive to Utah, re/re your fan and make
you a set of real spiffy plastic air deflectors?

regards
Phil Z.
Campbell Rive, BC
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