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radiator fans / engine bay fan

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:57 pm
by silvergecko
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?

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:24 pm
by pippin
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?

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:56 pm
by Dabs
Very rarely heard mine during the Winter,however with the recent warm spell it does come on and off when its required.

Dabs

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:29 am
by bigdaddycain
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... :wink:

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:09 am
by pippin
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

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:24 am
by dandywarhol
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.

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:54 am
by brorabongo
I have heard and felt the scavenger fan running when going to start her up whilst the engine is still hot.

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:50 pm
by dandywarhol
Aye.....that's global warming for ya - heatwave in Brora at 58 deg LAT :lol:

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:10 pm
by brorabongo
Also know as "Costa Del Brora" :lol:

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:01 pm
by Peg leg Pete
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 :wink: