AA needed got the dread fan problem

gaz7560 · 21st June 2010, 21:19

Help please Car suddenly overheated today and I called the AA out. Luckily no damage to Engine, but the fan is making a funny clicking noise when working but not working very often especially on tick over . Seems that my fan has expired, cannot manage without my car as I work funny hours and live in the back of beyond. What is the quickest way to do a repair and is this something I could do?

Rover 75 2.5 v6, auto, Jan 2001 with only 58000 miles on clock

baconbuttyman · 21st June 2010, 21:27

i could be wrong but sound like you need a new fan, the motors are prone for going if i am right, contact Jules, he is the expert on this subject i think, http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=41898

other threads by jules may lead you to a solution, more techy minded people will be along soon

gaz7560 · 21st June 2010, 21:31

Thanks just read life expectancy for older type 60000 miles, will need complete new fan from jules plus a little how to! thanks for quick reply.

baconbuttyman · 21st June 2010, 21:41

glad to help

Clickernick · 21st June 2010, 22:50

Well.. I can wholly recomended Jules. He supplies a Kenlow unit, Ready modified to suit, complete with new relay, heavy duty zip ties and fitting instructions.

Just completed my installation tonight and it took me around 3 hours all in!

There is a 14 page How To available on here to assist.

All that's involved is the removal of around 11/2 dozen small bolts and fixings and a little light soldering and you are done!

Around £140 delivered!

incidentaly my car is 10 years old with 48500 miles and the original fan was shot!!

gaz7560 · 21st June 2010, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clickernick

Well.. I can wholly recomended Jules. He supplies a Kenlow unit, Ready modified to suit, complete with new relay, heavy duty zip ties and fitting instructions.

Just completed my installation tonight and it took me around 3 hours all in!

There is a 14 page How To available on here to assist.

All that's involved is the removal of around 11/2 dozen small bolts and fixings and a little light soldering and you are done!

Around £140 delivered!

incidentaly my car is 10 years old with 48500 miles and the original fan was shot!!

Thanks didnt know whether to go for kenlowe or the other one, any idea what the difference is? ps you interior pic looks like mine!

Clickernick · 21st June 2010, 23:13

Kenlow is a full fan replacement, oem is just a motor replacement which means the same failures will happen again later on. Most folk will agree Kenlow makes the most sence.
Certainly good to hear a cooling fan going when the a/c is on!

if you go for the kenlow I will happily help fit it for you if needed!

gaz7560 · 21st June 2010, 23:47

Thanks very much, will order the kenlowe one seems to be a bit more reliable.
Also thanks for the kind offer of help. I should be ok fitting looks quite straight foward enough. Now to spend some money

T-Cut · 22nd June 2010, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clickernick

Kenlow is a full fan replacement, oem is just a motor replacement which means the same failures will happen again later on.

Not really, the replacement OEM fan system is the 2-speed version, which has a very robust motor. They come as acomplete system including fan and control box. There is no evidence as yet that these suffer from rapid brush wear like the 3-speed /earlier system. However, the later motors do have the weak resistor, which should be replaced/upgraded by default. The result will be an OEM fan system which is as reliable as any other. I note this because some owners prefer to stick with OEM rather than going for something like the Kenlowe (which is certainly cheaper).

TC

gaz7560 · 27th June 2010, 00:58

What a day, first time I have ever tackled a job like this, seemed to be dogged with problems, including top of cowling breaking off!! still have slam panel and bumper to put on but at least kenlowe is fitted and working A ok. Will finish tomorrow hopefully. Might have to by another cowel at sometime.

21st June 2010, 21:19	#1
gaz7560 Loves to post Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.0 TDCi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Langford, Beds Posts: 353 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	AA needed got the dread fan problem Help please Car suddenly overheated today and I called the AA out. Luckily no damage to Engine, but the fan is making a funny clicking noise when working but not working very often especially on tick over . Seems that my fan has expired, cannot manage without my car as I work funny hours and live in the back of beyond. What is the quickest way to do a repair and is this something I could do? Rover 75 2.5 v6, auto, Jan 2001 with only 58000 miles on clock

21st June 2010, 22:50	#5
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	Well.. I can wholly recomended Jules. He supplies a Kenlow unit, Ready modified to suit, complete with new relay, heavy duty zip ties and fitting instructions. Just completed my installation tonight and it took me around 3 hours all in! There is a 14 page How To available on here to assist. All that's involved is the removal of around 11/2 dozen small bolts and fixings and a little light soldering and you are done! Around £140 delivered! incidentaly my car is 10 years old with 48500 miles and the original fan was shot!! __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp.

21st June 2010, 23:13	#7
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	Kenlow is a full fan replacement, oem is just a motor replacement which means the same failures will happen again later on. Most folk will agree Kenlow makes the most sence. Certainly good to hear a cooling fan going when the a/c is on! if you go for the kenlow I will happily help fit it for you if needed! __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp.

21st June 2010, 21:27	#2
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	i could be wrong but sound like you need a new fan, the motors are prone for going if i am right, contact Jules, he is the expert on this subject i think, http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=41898 other threads by jules may lead you to a solution, more techy minded people will be along soon

21st June 2010, 21:31	#3
gaz7560 Loves to post Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.0 TDCi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Langford, Beds Posts: 353 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks just read life expectancy for older type 60000 miles, will need complete new fan from jules plus a little how to! thanks for quick reply.

21st June 2010, 21:41	#4
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	glad to help

21st June 2010, 23:47	#8
gaz7560 Loves to post Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.0 TDCi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Langford, Beds Posts: 353 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks very much, will order the kenlowe one seems to be a bit more reliable. Also thanks for the kind offer of help. I should be ok fitting looks quite straight foward enough. Now to spend some money

27th June 2010, 00:58	#10
gaz7560 Loves to post Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.0 TDCi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Langford, Beds Posts: 353 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What a day, first time I have ever tackled a job like this, seemed to be dogged with problems, including top of cowling breaking off!! still have slam panel and bumper to put on but at least kenlowe is fitted and working A ok. Will finish tomorrow hopefully. Might have to by another cowel at sometime.