Cooling fan upgrade

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darrenxj-s
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Cooling fan upgrade

Postby darrenxj-s » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:39 pm

The viscous fan on my 1986 V12 is sadly deceased. I am now thinking of replacing this with a Kenlowe fan . Has anyone done this and if so what fan do you reccomend. Help greatly appreciated. Sorry I am new to this and have just discovered where I should have posted this thread.

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Cooling fan upgrade

Postby poprivet » Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:36 pm

This might get you started

http://www.jag-lovers.org/xj-s/book/ElecFan.html

I have no experience in this at all but I'm sure someone with a V12 will add some suggestions.

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Cooling fan upgrade

Postby Brakebuster » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:48 pm

i have fitted an electric fan to my V12, it was actually quite easy once i had figured out how o mount it

i did do a thread on the subject a few years back with pictures

remove all the viscous fitting parts , this will mean a modified bolt on the original engine mount ,

then mount your new electric fan to the original cowl by making some ' tangs ' in the cowl lip that let the supplied plastic mounts fix to it, i'm afraid only a picture will allow this to be understood

i will see if i can dig one out

then you will need a power supply, and thermostatic control of the fan

the electric fans are at least five times better than the viscous original

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Cooling fan upgrade

Postby Brakebuster » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:54 pm

1989 5.3ltr V12 XJS Coupé FULLY RESTORED
2015 2.2TD Sportbrake in BRG and black leather
1994 3.2S XJ40 in Morocco Red with Doeskin interior

old cars
1999 4ltr Sovereign XJ8
2004 X-Type

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Cooling fan upgrade

Postby darrenxj-s » Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:12 pm

Thanks for your help, I have purchased a Kenlowe fan with fitting kit,switch etc and will fit it when it arrives thanks again all.


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