Does anyone know where the cooling fan comes from/off, and can you replace the fan and motor or is it one unit? One of my blades looks a bit damaged and I was
thinking of changing the fan, or the unit if necessary........ Gary
Radiator cooling fan
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Posts: 1834 Mon, 1-Jun-2009 20:30 Guru mechanic |
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Posts: 136 Mon, 1-Jun-2009 21:33 |
l don't know which fan/s have been used on your car, but if you're looking for replacement/s ,then try "Car builders solution " website.
They're pretty good.
l've just looked up their catalogue and they offer a range from 8" to 16" blades and feature "pusher" or "puller"--some are curved blades(apparently quieter,use less power), others straight. Fixing kits also offered. Units are simple to fit-"attached" straight onto the radiator |
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Posts: 1444 Mon, 1-Jun-2009 21:36 Guru mechanic |
Rad was originally from a Mondeo V6, there are a number of fan manufacturers (SPAL, PACET, KENLOWE) although SPAL fans are said to be among the best:
http://www.sempal.co.uk/
Would have though it best to replace the whole fan. |
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Posts: 1835 Mon, 1-Jun-2009 22:41 Guru mechanic |
Finally home and had a closer look.
For future use its a Spal VA18-AP6-41MA 12V but it does not seem to be a current model. I will give them a call and see what the cost is, and maybe see if a more efficient curved blade version is available. |
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Posts: 1836 Tue, 2-Jun-2009 15:54 Guru mechanic |
A complete new unit VA18 AP70-LL86A (new version) is £141.24 +Vat direct from http://www.sempal.co.uk/ Straight blades
give better cooling, curved blades are quieter!
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Posts: 3432 Thu, 4-Jun-2009 06:59 Administrator |
Gary Harman wrote:Thanks Gary - useful! 
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Posts: 1847 Sat, 6-Jun-2009 12:48 Guru mechanic |
New fan fitted and the 12 years of fan development seems a wise buy as you can "feel the force" of the airflow...
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Posts: 3433 Sat, 6-Jun-2009 12:53 Administrator |
Gary Harman wrote:Did you go for straight or curved baldes in the end Gary?
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Posts: 1848 Sat, 6-Jun-2009 13:25 Guru mechanic |
They recommended the straight blades as they are more efficient, the curved ones are quieter, but who would know on a Mantis.....
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Posts: 3435 Sat, 6-Jun-2009 13:26 Administrator |
Gary Harman wrote:  Fair point Gary!
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