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Old 29-07-2008 | 10:03 PM
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Just fitted a rs 500 intercooler and new radiator to my sapphire cosworth car. It runs fine on tick over and fans work but when driving at 60mph noticed that the fans are on and when pull up to lights they go off. Any ideas?
Old 29-07-2008 | 10:09 PM
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are they staying in for long periods of time??have you used the standard fan switch?
Old 29-07-2008 | 10:21 PM
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No not staying on long. Yeah new standard fan switch
Old 29-07-2008 | 10:28 PM
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Not an alloy new rad is it? They need a different swithch for the temps
Old 29-07-2008 | 10:42 PM
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as above if it alloy rad you need a different switch!stu supplies these fella!
Old 29-07-2008 | 10:44 PM
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Yeah alloy rad. What switch do i need and where from?
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contact stu at msd in bispham as he has tested many fan switchs and found one that is best suited to alloy rads i think he charges £20 a piece for them not sure if that includes postage
give him a bell he a very helpful chap 01253 508400
Old 30-07-2008 | 06:41 PM
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Highly recommended - they do the business and sort out the changes in rad material. I also like the fact they are coloured green for some reason
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Thanks everyone. I ordered one today fom Stu
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Quality bit of kit these switches!

Got an alloy rad in mine and the fan was on virtually permanently!

Fitted this one and its spot on now!!
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