radiator fans / engine bay fan

silvergecko · Post by **silvergecko** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:57 pm

hi all the only time i have ever heard the fans work is after i stop after a drive and turn the ignition back on is this normal?

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:24 pm

im not sure i dont think i have ever heard the scavenger fan operate on my Bongo it never seems to come on even in hot whether is this normal too?

Dabs · Post by **Dabs** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:56 pm

Very rarely heard mine during the Winter,however with the recent warm spell it does come on and off when its required.

Dabs

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:29 am

Hi silvergecko, mine comes on when you switch the engine back on,but only if its warm outside,and its only been switched off for a few minutes...
You cant hear it with the engine running though...

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:09 am

ah maybe thats the reason i have not heard mine come on it has but i just havent heard it because of the engine noise being so loud perhaps i should have a look one day if that makes sense

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:24 am

I think it's there to clear hot air out of the engine area - when the engine's off and the van is stationary then heat soak in the compartment could bring it on if the outside temperature is high enough.

brorabongo · Post by **brorabongo** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:54 am

I have heard and felt the scavenger fan running when going to start her up whilst the engine is still hot.

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:50 pm

Aye.....that's global warming for ya - heatwave in Brora at 58 deg LAT

brorabongo · Post by **brorabongo** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:10 pm

Also know as "Costa Del Brora"

Peg leg Pete · Post by **Peg leg Pete** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:01 pm

You will know if the scavenger fan is running by checking the temp of the handrake, if it is cool-fan is doing its job