Cooling fan

[Pendle996]

Posted a video yesterday of a ticking noise under the hood. Got a good response, spun bearing, lifter tic, etc. The question I got from one bloke was why was my fan on? Unless the motor was hot. As far as I know the fan always seems to be on even when first started. Am I missing something here?

 

[Nodzed]

Which fan, is it the electric fan in front of the radiator or the viscous fan behind the radiator?

 

[Pendle996]

The one in front of the engine

 

[Nodzed]

Well I am assuming, unless it is a 4 pot engine, that it is a viscous fan, then it's driven directly off the engine via a viscous coupling so it will always be spinning, only the speed will vary depending on engine temp. Some more info or photos would help to answer correctly.

 

[Pendle996]

You have answered my question. Thanks. Was a case of someone not knowing what they were on about I reckon.

 

[Nodzed]

Glad that answed your query. People try to help, but we don't necessarily always get it right. There is however a wealth of knowledge on this forum and members are always happy to help if they can.

 

[Pendle996]

Glad that answed your query. People try to help, but we don't necessarily always get it right. There is however a wealth of knowledge on this forum and members are always happy to help if they can.

I know, I have plenty of dumb questions, and no one’s been unhelpful yet

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Give us time.

 

[Pendle996]

Maybe I’m about another two questions away!