Date:         Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:11:15 -0600
Reply-To:     Ryan Miller <rmiller@AZTECA.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ryan Miller <rmiller@AZTECA.COM>
Subject:      Re: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
In-Reply-To:  <834738.88733.qm@web38808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Chances are you finally reached the High speed setting of the fan, but to
check you can drop the spare tire and look at the fan from the rear. It
should spin freely.

I just covered my fan shroud with Dynamat. Haven't had the engine hot enough
to kick the fan up to high yet, but then maybe I have ;)

Ryan
'82 Camper Van 'Beethoven'

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Michal
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:56 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan

Hello.  I was riding around in my van (90 GL) yesterday and all the sudden
the cooling fan trips on while I am sat at a light.  This has happened
before, but what was outside of normal was that the fan was making a huge
amount of vibration that pretty much shook the whole van till it got the
engine temp down and cut off.  I figure something is hitting the fan blade
or maybe a mounting screw came loose.  My daily drive isnt very long and
generally the cooling fan doesnt come on during the drive.  I am hoping
someone can tell me the best way to get in there to look and see what is
afoot.  I looked into the front end, but I can see the radiator is in the
way.  What is the best way to get to this fan to investigate the problem?

Thanks,

Jeff
90 GL



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