new td5 viscous needed Canberra

[roverv8]

Hi all,
after dragging my caravan up here from central Vic to Canberra over the weekend, Im sure my viscous fan is not working as it should....
Anyone know the best place to get a replacement??
trying to avoid the stealers
Some local knowledge appreciated.
TD5 - D2

[101RRS]

For parts I usually use Canberra Motor Works

https://plus.google.com/108631649051155750028/about?gl=au&hl=en

Their prices are competitive on parts.

Garry

[roverv8]

Thanks, tried them.. but way to expensive, I think so at 500 big ones anyway & they couldn't do any better.

[Rick Fischer]

Always dump the mechanical fan and install generic Electric.

Cheers

RF

[roverv8]

I found the 2 bottom clips missing off the rad cowling allowing the cowling to move away from the radiator.
Used a couple of cable ties to secure it at the base in place of the clips, been for a run and can hear the fan roaring again when at running temp.
The viscous unit is dry with no trace of fluid leaking so will see how it goes.
Thanks

[ScotsD2]

If you have AC were you using it if its electric fan is faulty
your AC will be dumping more heat.

[roverv8]

Thermo for the condenser is working fine,
Had aircon off anyway.
Thanks

[p38arover]

Thanks, tried them.. but way to expensive, I think so at 500 big ones anyway & they couldn't do any better.
:o
Are they significantly different to a standard viscous fan coupling?

[roverv8]

:o
Are they significantly different to a standard viscous fan coupling?

They are a complete unit, fan & viscous is 1 unit, the fan blades don't unbolt.
Apart from that, I'm not sure how different they compair to the v8 type.
Must b a reason they are different, maybe operating temp??
To be fair to CMW, they had to source 1 for me & it was most likely from the LR dealer...

[101RRS]

To be fair to CMW, they had to source 1 for me & it was most likely from the LR dealer...

No - they are the part owner of a major aftermarket landrover parts supplier based in the Sydney. The part would have been coming from their warehouse in Sydney.

[Hoges]

Karcraft at Silverwater (near Parramatta in Sydney metro) (02 9737 9944) have one listed for L/R Td5 plus Defender PGG500340 (genuine) $357.92 (2013 price inl GST); or $224.81 inc gst for the aftermarket brand. (The same part is listed at 56 quid ($100A) at British Parts UK...if you go the import route). cheers