Date:         Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:57:08 -0700
Reply-To:     Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Jeff,
Sometimes one blade touches the frame a little.  You just get under the car
and see.  You can push and bend the frame enough to keep it quiet.
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan


> The fans do make a lot of noise when going into high speed. Dirt or wear
> on
> the blades or worn bearings add to the commotion. The point that you are
> really missing is the low speed is not working. The high speed is there as
> a
> stop gap emergency oh my gosh the coolant is too hot and the fan needs
> more
> help or the AC high side pressure is too high and it needs more help. You
> will need to some electrical trouble shooting. Most likely the speed
> resistor behind the drivers side headlamp is burned out.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>>From: Jeff Michal <jeffmichal@YAHOO.COM>
>>Reply-To: Jeff Michal <jeffmichal@YAHOO.COM>
>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>Subject: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
>>Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:56:11 -0700
>>
>>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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