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LandGirl Wolf

LandGirl Wolf

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Hi Landy Lovers!
I'm embarking on my first project giving my first Landy some TLC. I have a thirst to learn and already have grease or oil permanently under my nails :)
I've bought an ex military Land Rover Defender 90, '94 reg and am loving it. I noticed that it didn't have an engine fan so I've bought a 16" Aeroline electric cooling fan and now have to figure out how to mount it. Saw some videos saying the instructions weren't all that good so wish me luck!
Any advice v welcome :)
Thanks
Wolfie
 
LandGirl Wolf said:
I'm looking forward to the challenge. Looks like the electric connectors are there already.
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Connectors for what?...as asked above how did you get it home without a fan?...electric fans are run through a temp sensor I have one fitted to my 101 it only runs when on tickover...
 
Shippers said:
Connectors for what?...as asked above how did you get it home without a fan?...electric fans are run through a temp sensor I have one fitted to my 101 it only runs when on tickover...
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It doesn't necessarily need a fan if it doesn't run hot. Some people remove them, as did the previous owner.
I'm still learning all the jargon so please bear with...
 
Diesels do run cooler than petrol but I'd still have a viscous over an electric fan.

My V8 had an electric fan and proper plumbed in thermostatic switch for the fan and the temp went up down like a whore's knickers as it heated up then fan kicked in and cooled down. I used to drive with one eye on the gauge the whole time.

I replaced it with a viscous fan and shroud and the temp stays at a steady low 80s. I like the concept of constant cooling rather than heating and cooling especially on an aluminium engine. Fitting an electric fan means more relays, switches, heavy duty wiring and possible failures.

I suggest fitting a proper temp gauge either electric or even better capillary and get an actual temperature reading rather than a vague guide. Mine's a VDU electric and I can see when the stat opens!
 
PS This link shows my viscous fan set up (and its simplicity) https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/bye-bye-electric-hello-viscous.363484/#post-4970416
and this one is the install instructions for an electric fan:
on-auto-off fan switch diag copy.png
 
capo said:
Diesels do run cooler than petrol but I'd still have a viscous over an electric fan.

My V8 had an electric fan and proper plumbed in thermostatic switch for the fan and the temp went up down like a whore's knickers as it heated up then fan kicked in and cooled down. I used to drive with one eye on the gauge the whole time.

I replaced it with a viscous fan and shroud and the temp stays at a steady low 80s. I like the concept of constant cooling rather than heating and cooling especially on an aluminium engine. Fitting an electric fan means more relays, switches, heavy duty wiring and possible failures.

I suggest fitting a proper temp gauge either electric or even better capillary and get an actual temperature reading rather than a vague guide. Mine's a VDU electric and I can see when the stat opens!
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My V8 in my 101 has a Kenlow kit with a custom housing fan fitment...adjustable temp setting and an illuminated switch on dash when fan kicks in...
 
Shippers said:
My V8 in my 101 has a Kenlow kit with a custom housing fan fitment...adjustable temp setting and an illuminated switch on dash when fan kicks in...
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I had all of that - Kenlow 16", two settings X-Eng thermoswitch in bottom hose, warning light and override switch but the temp gauge still fluctuated and got hot enough to switch the fans on in slow stop start traffic. Mind you a single fan may not have been enough but it came with the Landy.
With the viscous it gets to running temp and stays there - within a few degrees - whether I'm cruising, in traffic or belting it along.

Matter of choice really, the viscous v electric fan debate is endless :rolleyes: (but LR did fit them as standard for some reason).
 
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