Re: Radiator Fan Question

["Ian" <e@sbbs.se>]

This is just a hunch but wouldn't running the fan actually slow down the
airflow on the highway?

Ian

----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Ness" <aaron@makuta.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 10:42 AM
Subject: RE: Radiator Fan Question


> Is your engine overheating?  If it isn't broken, don't fix it.  If it *is*
> overheating, rather than trying to use baling wire and duct tape (which is
> the equivalent to what you're suggesting), check the components in the
> cooling system to ensure it's all in proper working order.  Then see if
you
> still need to look into additional cooling ($5 says you won't).  Bentley
> should be able to assist you with that.
>
> A cooling fan that runs all the time is actually a downgrade from the
stock
> configuration, in which it runs *when it is needed*.
>
> Aaron
> '84 Scirocco - Woo-hoo!
> '70 Bug - hibernating
> '87 Nissan truck - Soon to be for sale
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Benjamin Wood
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 9:40 AM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Radiator Fan Question
> >
> >
> > As I live in the Dallas area, I was considering forcing my
> > radiator fan to
> > run full blast as long as the motor is running to keep
> > everything as cool as
> > possible.  Is this a bad idea?  Any suggestions for what to
> > tap to run the
> > fan only when the motor is running? Other issues?
> >
> > Many thanks!
> > Benjamin Wood
> > 84 Scirocco
> > 93 RS America
> >
> >
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