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Jeff Hogan
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QLD
Soarer TT

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 10:04 pm, by:  Jeff Hogan (Hoges) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just got home before and heard a really loud metallic rattle coming from the drivers side of the engine bay, and when i had a look I saw a small fan and a big plastic bit sitting under the main fan.

I had a look and the fan is part #88453A Cooling Fan, and the plastic bit is part #16712 Fan Shroud No. 2. I couldnt see any other bits loose in there, but will check tomorrow.

So what i need to know is what do these parts actually do, can i drive it without them, and where can i get replacement parts?




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Yang Luo
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vic
soarer steel wheel or t3g?

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 10:20 pm, by:  Yang Luo (Steven) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i think if you only drive it very slow or short drive, that's fine
Jeff Bedsor
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TT

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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 09:01 am, by:  Jeff Bedsor (Jeff_bedsor) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am fairly sure that one is for the AC,I have mine removed and it has made no noticeable difference.
Peter Nitschke
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South Australia
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 11:30 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The small fan is the A/C assist fan, not that important in winter. The shroud helps the main fan, but again, probably not a big issue at this time of year.

I suggest you check the main fan for damage, as it looks like the small fan got caught in the main fan and then knocked the shroud off. If the main fan is damaged, then it will be out of balance and could destroy itself at high revs itself causing much more significant damage. :-(
Robert Jeffs
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Soarer TT

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Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 07:36 pm, by:  Robert Jeffs (Robert) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Im running my TT with the smaller air con fan removed. Although I have installed an additional thermo fan on the front of the radiator.
Jeff Hogan
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Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 09:19 pm, by:  Jeff Hogan (Hoges) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the replies guys. I have checked the main fan and there is no visible damage to it, and there are no wobbles or noises when it is spinning. It also looks as though nothing else was damaged when the parts came off, all the hoses and belts in the general area look fine so I think I have gotten off pretty well.

I have found one fan unit for sale, but I'm not sure what a reasonable price would be?
Mustafa Akgul
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Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 10:50 pm, by:  Mustafa Akgul (Muzzy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Jeff Hogan wrote on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 09:19 pm:

I have found one fan unit for sale, but I'm not sure what a reasonable price would be?


how much are they asking mate?
Jeff Hogan
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Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 10:58 pm, by:  Jeff Hogan (Hoges) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

He said $60 posted to QLD from WA
Chris Davey
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 01:15 pm, by:  Chris Davey (Chris_davey) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

that sounds pretty good to me. I got an 8" fan for $30 pickup off some toyota?
Wafi Cheebo
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 05:24 pm, by:  Wafi Cheebo (Wafi) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I think this fan only comes on when your car is stationary, for example when your sitting at the traffic lights, it gives air to the radiator, if you need to drive it just keep the car moving lol!
Ben Socratous
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 06:00 pm, by:  Ben Socratous (Socrates) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've been without that fan for nearly 4 years, it does sweet fcuk all!
Steve Anthony De Vos
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Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 11:47 pm, by:  Steve Anthony De Vos (Sdr) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

driving without a fan or a fan that is unbalanced (one fin is broken) is stupid!!! not to mention dangerous. the fan runs even when you are driving. and if the fan is unbalanced its going to loosen up the studs holding the fan clutch. in extreme cases the fan can come off and rip through a bonnet. i have seen a video of it happen. i recommend electric fans, takes alot of load of the engine, and does just as well job for cooling... biggest bang for your buck!
Peter Nitschke
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Friday, August 31, 2007 - 01:19 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Electric fans don't get free power. The load gets added to the alternator instead.
Matthew Sharpe
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Friday, August 31, 2007 - 11:41 am, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Another debate thats been done to death as well.

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