Why won't my fan turn on?

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

> "Warren R. Price" wrote:
> 
> I noticed the recent post regarding the fan that won't shut off.  Sure
> do wish I had that problem.  My fan will run when the defrost is on,
> but will not run automatically as it should.  I replaced the
> thermostatic fan switch (on the radiator) and the fan still doesn't
> kick in automatically.  I haven't worried about it because it's all of
> 18 degress outside here in northeast Ohio right now, but at
> temperatures above 55 or so, the car does start to heat up in city
> traffic.  The defrost will kick on the low speed fan, but that doesn't
> entirely do the trick (doesn't cool enough).  What I can't figure out
> is why the fan will kick on when defrost is turned on.  That tells me
> at least the low speed is functional.  I'm guessing maybe there's a
> relay that I'm going to have to track down.  There's a nasty, tired
> looking relay up towards the radiator that I suspect.  I'll have to
> start fiddling with it when it gets warmer outside.
> 

- Pull the plug off of the thermo switch on the Rad and short two of the
three contacts. Fan come on?


> I finally switched to 20w50 by the way...no more oil buzzer/light at
> or below 2000 RPM.

- WooHoo!

> One final thing...  I'm looking for some opinions on exhaust systems.
> Mine is solid, but it is also rigged up and doesn't fit all that well
> (I think the previous owner did it himself).  I've had an exhaust
> place do some work on it and it's better than it was (less rattle).  I
> guess what I'm asking is, what's a good after-market exhaust system
> for a daily-driver?  Performance is always good, but frankly I'm more
> interested in price.  If I could get a little of both, I'd be
> happy.  Any recommendations are appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Warren Price
> 88 16V


- Do you have salt where you are?
- Isn't the 16v already Stainless Steel?
- It aint cheep to get long(er) lasting quality.

TBerk