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keeko

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Finally found a new XJ But...................
« on: January 20, 2008, 05:04:01 PM »
After checking out 10 Jeeps (fussy bastard) I finally settled with this 99 4.0 Orvis . I drove it 537miles home from Hastings. I checked as much as I could but missed this.



  The electric fan blades are bust. The connector was unplugged and slyly pushed out of obvious view. The 3 broken vanes were at the bottom and went unnoticed. The rest of the car is fine. FJSH, 47K miles.
  I have a replacement off my old XJ here. Is it a big job? Any easy swap?
  Any tips guys as I`m pretty hamfisted.
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Mike Pavelin

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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2008, 05:35:18 PM »
2 little screws at the top then it lifts out IIRC. While it's out, make sure whatever happened didn't damage the radiator.
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keeko

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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2008, 05:38:24 PM »
Cheers Mike. Even I could manage 2 screws. Whats IIRC? Is there anychance it could be a motor?
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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2008, 05:42:13 PM »
Quote from: "keeko"
Whats IIRC? Is there anychance it could be a motor?


If I Recall Correctly
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2008, 05:43:29 PM »
lets see some more pics then. 8)
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2008, 05:45:38 PM »
doh :lol:
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« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2008, 06:02:25 PM »
drop in lugs locate the bottom a couple of scres at the top should take you about 10 mins as the screws are self tapping bolts
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keeko

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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2008, 06:11:28 PM »
Cheers guys, by the way, it ran about about 100 on the temp gauge (right in the middle) now and again just a ball hair over. My last two were a ball hair under. I take it this is a fan related thing?
i`ll keep you posted with my hamfistedness
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Mike Pavelin

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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2008, 06:21:01 PM »
The electric fan is there to help because you have the aircon condensor there in front of the radiator restricting airflow and generating heat when the A/C is on, even if you are on defrost. It will probably run a tad cooler in traffic when you fix the fan.
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keeko

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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2008, 06:25:40 PM »
Sensational Mike. I want your babies.

erm.......... :oops: .........a bit over excited there.
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keeko

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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2008, 02:47:45 PM »
Right, thats the electric fan swapped over. 10 minute job right enough!!
  The shady bastards had changed the relay too. I`ve had it a birl and its working fine. Thanks.
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