240 General: - Fan.

Ben 77 · Sep 15th, 2006, 20:19

Evening all,just got my 240 Torslanda back from it's MOT and my mechanic said the fan is running as soon as the engine starts.
Does anyone know if i need a new fan.He said the oil is probably knackered in the bearings.Anywhere i can get one from?

Cheers,Ben

CTCNetwork · Sep 15th, 2006, 20:26

Hi,

Is it an electric fan or one with a viscious coupling>

If the latter, then yes, it would be running, the coupling expands with heat and thus increases the fan speed.

Des. . .

Ben 77 · Sep 15th, 2006, 22:41

Hello Des,my mechanic said it is a viscous fan,so should this run as soon as the engine is running or when the temp starts rising?

Ta,Ben.

minesa240x3 · Sep 15th, 2006, 23:06

Hi ben just thought i would let you know that on all my 240's with a viscouse fan,they spin when the engine first starts and after a while they should go quite,not spinning again until the engine is plenty hot.I quite like the ROAR it makes(sounds like a big engine).nothing to get overly worried about.

James_N · Sep 16th, 2006, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by minesa240x3

I quite like the ROAR it makes

Not just me thats strange then

i love it too

CTCNetwork · Sep 16th, 2006, 02:10

Hi,

Yes, generally you will find that the Viscious fans are running from engine start-up.
The viscious couplings do wear out over time and thus giving more resistance.
Thus the fan connection is stiffer. You can test this by trying to sping the fan, not when the engine is running of course..

you should have a reasonable spin on the fan. Stiff and it is on the way out.

If I remember the coupling is pretty expensive, but check with a dealer or GSF etc for a price.
You may be able to pick one up in a scrappy, but check the resistance on it.

The advantage, however with these type of fans is, when they break down, your car never overheats as the fan is running constantly. Not like us electric fan folks where the engine can overheat in traffic!!.
Disadvantage is that running the fan costs some fuel.

Des. . .

Ben 77 · Sep 16th, 2006, 09:21

Cheers guys,the fan doesn't spin when i push it.Any idea on price or where to get one?

Ben.

CTCNetwork · Sep 16th, 2006, 11:17

Hi,

I would hazzard a guess at about £80.
But try a call to Nordic, GSF and your local dealer to get a new price.
You can try a breakers for s/h price like Salvo.

Des. . .

Peter D · Sep 19th, 2006, 12:01

Remove the fan assembly and drench the rear access in thin oil and the front spring assemble leave for an hour then clean and check to see if you have freed it. Also check the centre of the spring loaded pin will rotate as this control the resistance internally. One or both could just be seized up. Regards Peter

penninepullman · Sep 21st, 2006, 15:42

Some years ago the viscous fan on my 244 seized in the failsafe mode. After drenching it in WD40 or penetrating oil (can't rember which) didn't work I decided I had nothing to lose by dismantling it.
I did this very carefully to ensure no springs etc. were lost and I could remember how to put it back together!
Cleaned it all up reassembled and refitted. It worked! and seems to be even easier to turn by hand.
This was done some years ago (can't remember exactly when - had the car nearly 20 years), and is still perfectly OK

Sep 15th, 2006, 20:19	#1
Ben 77 Ben 77 Last Online: Apr 26th, 2014 20:06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Braintree	Fan. Evening all,just got my 240 Torslanda back from it's MOT and my mechanic said the fan is running as soon as the engine starts. Does anyone know if i need a new fan.He said the oil is probably knackered in the bearings.Anywhere i can get one from? Cheers,Ben

Sep 15th, 2006, 20:26	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Is it an electric fan or one with a viscious coupling> If the latter, then yes, it would be running, the coupling expands with heat and thus increases the fan speed. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Sep 15th, 2006, 23:06	#4
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	viscouse fan. Hi ben just thought i would let you know that on all my 240's with a viscouse fan,they spin when the engine first starts and after a while they should go quite,not spinning again until the engine is plenty hot.I quite like the ROAR it makes(sounds like a big engine).nothing to get overly worried about.

Sep 16th, 2006, 02:10	#6
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Yes, generally you will find that the Viscious fans are running from engine start-up. The viscious couplings do wear out over time and thus giving more resistance. Thus the fan connection is stiffer. You can test this by trying to sping the fan, not when the engine is running of course.. you should have a reasonable spin on the fan. Stiff and it is on the way out. If I remember the coupling is pretty expensive, but check with a dealer or GSF etc for a price. You may be able to pick one up in a scrappy, but check the resistance on it. The advantage, however with these type of fans is, when they break down, your car never overheats as the fan is running constantly. Not like us electric fan folks where the engine can overheat in traffic!!. Disadvantage is that running the fan costs some fuel. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Sep 16th, 2006, 11:17	#8
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, I would hazzard a guess at about £80. But try a call to Nordic, GSF and your local dealer to get a new price. You can try a breakers for s/h price like Salvo. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Sep 15th, 2006, 22:41	#3
Ben 77 Ben 77 Last Online: Apr 26th, 2014 20:06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Braintree	Hello Des,my mechanic said it is a viscous fan,so should this run as soon as the engine is running or when the temp starts rising? Ta,Ben.

Sep 16th, 2006, 09:21	#7
Ben 77 Ben 77 Last Online: Apr 26th, 2014 20:06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Braintree	Cheers guys,the fan doesn't spin when i push it.Any idea on price or where to get one? Ben.

Sep 19th, 2006, 12:01	#9
Peter D Peter D Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 21:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Livingston	Remove the fan assembly and drench the rear access in thin oil and the front spring assemble leave for an hour then clean and check to see if you have freed it. Also check the centre of the spring loaded pin will rotate as this control the resistance internally. One or both could just be seized up. Regards Peter

Sep 21st, 2006, 15:42	#10
penninepullman VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:09 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harrow	Some years ago the viscous fan on my 244 seized in the failsafe mode. After drenching it in WD40 or penetrating oil (can't rember which) didn't work I decided I had nothing to lose by dismantling it. I did this very carefully to ensure no springs etc. were lost and I could remember how to put it back together! Cleaned it all up reassembled and refitted. It worked! and seems to be even easier to turn by hand. This was done some years ago (can't remember exactly when - had the car nearly 20 years), and is still perfectly OK

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