Jim Galbally

the fan is supposed to be permanently on, it's a viscous fan. when it gets hot it will lock, when its not hot it doesnt drag very much. if the fan is constantly locked and sounds like an aeroplane the viscous unit is faulty, get yourself a new viscous fan for a few pennies.

again i would not reccomend removing thermostats from any engine, especially standard ones. if you havea cooling issue, FIX it rather than removing important components to bodge it

Madbradz

Breaks and wheel bearings from your local motorfactors!

This Is making me want another!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...i/capriune.jpg

My old 2.8i

b_kennedy

Thanks fellas!

I didnt realise the fan actually kicks in. Thought it ran off the crank or something with the RPM. I never had one before. I've always had RST's

Is there anyway of testing that it runs ok other than the obvious of getting it hot?

Madbradz

Yerp with a rolled up bit of newspaper....

When the cars cold, try and stop it (You should be able to0

When the car is hot you shouldnt be able to stop it

Hope that helps

Adam

Jim Galbally

dont try and do that test with your hand


trust me, if it's locked you can tell... lol

b_kennedy

lol. thanks guys. will give that go!!