Why won't my fan turn on?

[jorel140@yahoo.com (Jorel Jackson)]

--- "Warren R. Price" <wprice@neo.rr.com> 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.
> 
> I finally switched to 20w50 by the way...no more oil
> buzzer/light at or below 2000 RPM.
> 
> 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     


Have you let the car sit and run, then watch to see
when and if it comes on? Mine seems to come on like
the cavalry at the very last minute. The car heats up
in slow moving traffic and gets me nervous. The fan
does come on, and things are all right. It can be a
hot day, and as long as I'm cutting through the air at
a steady pace, the car stays cool. Let me know what
you find out from someone more knowledgable in this
area.

As for exhaust, I bought a Techtonics (TT) system from
Peter Lindval (one of the listers) for a price cheaper
than if I would have bought from TT direct. Talk to
him and he can give you some ideas. I got the racing
downpipe and stainless steel pipes (w/o the cat) all
the way back to the ultraflow muffler. You will notice
a difference in performance. My setup may be a little
too loud for some people. Sometimes it annoys me, and
at others I really like it. I'm sure you will get more
opinions from others, and that is a good thing...

=====
Jorel Jackson
web site:  http://geocities.com/jorel140/index.html
1987 16v & 1985 8v Sciroccos
2000 Neon ES
Jaguar XK 180

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