My radiator fan is blowing continuously - even with a cold engine ...
I assume this is not normal because it is too cold outside!
Anny suggestions to fix this `problemo`are very welcome
Thank You,
Radiator Fan
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BC-Astro
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Radiator Fan
Hi Guys,
My radiator fan is blowing continuously - even with a cold engine ...
I assume this is not normal because it is too cold outside!
Anny suggestions to fix this `problemo`are very welcome
Thank You,
My radiator fan is blowing continuously - even with a cold engine ...
I assume this is not normal because it is too cold outside!
Anny suggestions to fix this `problemo`are very welcome
Thank You,
1999 Astro LT
2006 HHR
Port Coquitlam - B.C.
2006 HHR
Port Coquitlam - B.C.
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MountainManJoe
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Re: Radiator Fan
Hello neighbour.
The radiator fan clutch has a fluid coupling. When you start up the motor in the morning, the fan will blow constantly for a few minutes until the fluid warms up and migrates through all the passages. This is normal. However, it is possible for it to seize after time. If it continues to blow throughout the day, then you need to replace the clutch.
Got any photos of your ride?
The radiator fan clutch has a fluid coupling. When you start up the motor in the morning, the fan will blow constantly for a few minutes until the fluid warms up and migrates through all the passages. This is normal. However, it is possible for it to seize after time. If it continues to blow throughout the day, then you need to replace the clutch.
Got any photos of your ride?
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: Radiator Fan
There is enough resistance in the fluid that the fan will always spin, even if the engine is cold. It shouldn't be blowing like a wind tunnel fan though unless the engine is good and hot.
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Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
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2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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BC-Astro
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Re: Radiator Fan
timelessbeing wrote:Got any photos of your ride?
1999 Astro LT
2006 HHR
Port Coquitlam - B.C.
2006 HHR
Port Coquitlam - B.C.
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MountainManJoe
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BC-Astro
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Re: Radiator Fan
Yes it is Riverview - nice area to take picturestimelessbeing wrote:Beautiful.
Is that Riverview Hospital?
1999 Astro LT
2006 HHR
Port Coquitlam - B.C.
2006 HHR
Port Coquitlam - B.C.