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TOMAS

 posted on 3rd Jan 05 at 13:08

As said above ive got a smaller slim-line kit-car fan which is simply zip-tied on. Very neat and no probs keeping me cool...


Joff

 posted on 2nd Jan 05 at 00:31

Pacet sell them. Basically just zip ties with a different fastener.


http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/catalogue/product_detail.asp?CLS=MSPORT&TLGRP=M006&PGRP=MP090&GRP=MP090&PCODE=PCTCF300

[Edited on 02-01-2005 by Joff]


ed

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 23:13

Na they aren't zip ties, they are special thingies for holding fans onto radiators.


Lisa

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 22:54

cut the bracket off the fan where it is touching and make your own with that strip of metal you get everytime you buy a new radio.easy


Adam_B

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 22:38

zip ties?

sell em at B&Q

[Edited on 01-01-2005 by Adam_B]


ed

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 21:27

Or if there isn't a good enough gap in the Corsa radiator to get the bolts through you can use some thin plastic thingies - not sure what they are called though :lol:


Chump

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 21:23

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
quote:
Originally posted by 1800ed
just drill 4 holes though the radiator
You sure? :!


Glad i wasn't the only one who initially questioned this......but then thought he can't really mean that! :lol:


ed

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 21:22

Through the fins, not the piping... You got to be able to pop the 4 bolts through...


Ian

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 21:21

quote:
Originally posted by 1800ed
just drill 4 holes though the radiator
You sure? :!


deanmcreynolds26

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 21:10

y fan housing was leaning against the manifold and has made a nice wee shape now..

you could also push the rad forward?!?!?


ed

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 21:01

Get a kit car fan. They are very small and slim. you just drill 4 holes though the radiator and mount it then wire it in...


Chump

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 19:05

I think mine is to be fair....mine doesn't have quality B&Q parts fitted :p


Adam_B

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 19:02

i have no plans to sell it. its the best car in the world. ever.


Chump

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 19:01

:lol:


Joff

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 19:00

quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
Manufactured from high quality B&Q shelving brackets and random screws from the garage, its a must for any serius valver corsa.


Remember to delete this post when you sell the car eh ;)


SportBoy

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 18:58

i just used my old aircon fan which fits on the front of the radiator ;)

[Edited on 01-01-2005 by SportyBoy]


Adam_B

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 18:54

i have developed a highly sophisticated melt-proof fan.



Manufactured from high quality B&Q shelving brackets and random screws from the garage, its a must for any serius valver corsa.

:|


Chump

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 18:41

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. :)


TOMAS

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 18:16

Ive got a smaller after-market fan on mine which is moved over to battery-side of engine bay to clear the manifold easily. Have a look in Rally Design/ Tweeks etc... Another option would be to move the existing fan to the other side of Radiator and wire it backwards, it would need modifying to fit but nothing a few good zip-ties through the radiator & around the fan housing wont sort out...

[Edited on 01-01-2005 by TOMAS]


X 60RSA

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 18:11

quote:
Originally posted by Chump
Hi,

The Radiator Fan Housing on my new valver is VERY close to the exhaust manifold and part of it has melted (only a small part). Don't think it causes any problems but should it be this close?

Would it be worth investing in some lagging for the manifold? Can't be healthy having a red hot manifold so close to the radiator??

Cheers
Chump


Mines melted slighty, but its about 15mm away from the manifold now, only way i believe you will stop this happening is to use exhaust wrapping, personally i dont think its worth it for just a melting piece of plastic, it will cure itself!

I'm affraid you'll have to put up with the manifold close to the radiator unless you re-locate it, fit an override switch if necessary, thats if your worried about the manifold heating up the radiator!


Chump

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 17:35

I honestly don't think it would fit between the manifold and the housing they're that close!!!


Corsa_B1.2

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 15:54

Why not try putting a heatshield on the manifold?


Chump

 posted on 1st Jan 05 at 15:04

Hi,

The Radiator Fan Housing on my new valver is VERY close to the exhaust manifold and part of it has melted (only a small part). Don't think it causes any problems but should it be this close?

Would it be worth investing in some lagging for the manifold? Can't be healthy having a red hot manifold so close to the radiator??

Cheers
Chump