Today i finally got to work, in converting a multibelt viscos clutch fan, to manually controlled electic fan.
I was annoyed for a long time to hear the fan kicked in because of the grill blok when the coolant is only half warmed up... And other times when it wasn't nessesary.
So first step, remove engine cover and fan shroud:
Next up, remove the viscos clutch, Didn't had the right locktool for the pully, so i just removed the fins of the clutch
That will do the trick to.
Then remove the front bumper and headlights to gain acces to both sides of the radiator:
Compare size:
I have a second one in the garage, but i don't think i need both.
Lucky me, that i tested the fan before i installed it. The blue wire is positive and the black wire will be ground, otherwise the fan is running in reverse and will not work efficient.
Fan installed and working (on/off controlled with a red switch in the cabin):
Next i reinstalled the fan shroud so it completly looks stock for an untrained eye.
Then installing the bumper and head lights.
Lucky i found my mistake before it was way to late
Can you spot it?
Total hours spend: 5hours
Installation cost would be around 50euro.
But had the fans laying around and all the other material, so real mod cost now, is 0euro.
It should give me a 3-5% gain
1250km x 1,03 = 1287km
1250km x 1,05 = 1312km
Hopefully it will be enough to break the record 1302km tank!