Viscous fan.

[V8Ian]

I need one, Mario informed me that he currently cannot get Borg Warner ones. What others are available and are there any to steer clear of?
TIA.

[Tins]

I need one, Mario informed me that he currently cannot get Borg Warner ones. What others are available and are there any to steer clear of?
TIA.

Clean the bi-metal spring and top it up with oil while you wait for the good one.

[Homestar]

I was going to say run a self drilling screw though it while you wait for a new one... [biggrin][bigwhistle]

[Epic_Dragon]

Might have a spare here, I'll check on the parts disco

[AK83]

I was going to say run a self drilling screw though it while you wait for a new one... [biggrin][bigwhistle]

or two .. on opposite sides of the hub. Last thing you need is it to be a bit unbalanced too.

I've been looking on how to 'top it up with oil' for a while now and haven't found any info on the TD5 viscous. Looks like it has to be destroyed to be 'rebuilt'(or something)

@ Ian .. when you do get around to replacing it, whilst you're there double check your fan bearing for any slackness in it too. Obviously belt off to check it but any play will be obvious and you want none of it.

[scarry]

I need one, Mario informed me that he currently cannot get Borg Warner ones. What others are available and are there any to steer clear of?
TIA.

FWIW,I believe the Puma Defender runs the same fan,if that helps.

Probably not,unless there is a Ford equivalent,but I doubt it.

And trying to find anything second hand for a Puma is harder than trying to find rocking horse poo.

If you get desperate,there is always MR auto.

[Tins]

I was going to say run a self drilling screw though it while you wait for a new one... [biggrin][bigwhistle]

That too.

[Tins]

I've been looking on how to 'top it up with oil' for a while now and haven't found any info on the TD5 viscous. Looks like it has to be destroyed to be 'rebuilt'(or something)



Good point. I've not done a TD5 one, just patrol and crewsers. I have a spare, so I might take a look.

[pop058]

or two .. on opposite sides of the hub. Last thing you need is it to be a bit unbalanced too.

I've been looking on how to 'top it up with oil' for a while now and haven't found any info on the TD5 viscous. Looks like it has to be destroyed to be 'rebuilt'(or something)

@ Ian .. when you do get around to replacing it, whilst you're there double check your fan bearing for any slackness in it too. Obviously belt off to check it but any play will be obvious and you want none of it.

Very good advice, makes a hell of a mess if they let go [bigwhistle]

[rick130]

Good point. I've not done a TD5 one, just patrol and crewsers. I have a spare, so I might take a look.Yep, Toyota silicon fluid in the Nissan TD42T viscous is the go to reduce/stop overheating, but we digress as they are repairable and the TD5 one doesn't appear to be?

[V8Ian]

FWIW,I believe the Puma Defender runs the same fan,if that helps.

Probably not,unless there is a Ford equivalent,but I doubt it.

And trying to find anything second hand for a Puma is harder than trying to find rocking horse poo.

If you get desperate,there is always MR auto.
I got desperate. No fan isn't an issue on highway, but I've got an off road weekend planned over Easter.

[Tins]

Yep, Toyota silicon fluid in the Nissan TD42T viscous is the go to reduce/stop overheating, but we digress as they are repairable and the TD5 one doesn't appear to be?

Dunno. Will look at my spare.... sometime.

[scarry]

I got desperate. No fan isn't an issue on highway, but I've got an off road weekend planned over Easter.

SO they had one?

[V8Ian]

SO they had one?
More than one, I believe.

[V8Ian]

Might have a spare here, I'll check on the parts disco
I appreciate the kind offer Leone, but bought a new one.
Ended up paying BW price for what looks like a pretty ordinary looking knock off.

169889
Note the rough, dodgy looking goop of silicon.

169890
Mould marks on every blade.

Fitted and working for now.
I forgot to check the bearing, I'll do it as part of the Easter debrief.

[scarry]

but I've got an off road weekend planned over Easter.

Maybe not[bigsad][biggrin][bigsad]

Unless its in your backyard[bighmmm]

[V8Ian]

Maybe not[bigsad][biggrin][bigsad]

Unless its in your backyard[bighmmm]
Could be Paul, I'll go and check the dams if we get locked down.

[trout1105]

I am aware that the OEM fans are expensive But considering that the original lasted 14 years I went with a OEM replacement fan in 2018 when it carked it on my D2a, Still going strong (So far so good)[thumbsupbig]

[Tins]

I am aware that the OEM fans are expensive But considering that the original lasted 14 years I went with a OEM replacement fan in 2018 when it carked it on my D2a, Still going strong (So far so good)[thumbsupbig]

I take that approach with other things, like start batteries. Thing lasts five years, must start the car a million times, costs around $200 ish and people want to scrimp on a few $$$? I am by no means well off, bu that sort of 'economy' strikes me as dumb.

[V8Ian]

I take that approach with other things, like start batteries. Thing lasts five years, must start the car a million times, costs around $200 ish and people want to scrimp on a few $$$? I am by no means well off, bu that sort of 'economy' strikes me as dumb.
You are aware that tyre and battery manufacturers make batches of product, to a higher standard than that supplied to the retail trade, for vehicle manufacturers?

[onebob]

You are aware that tyre and battery manufacturers make batches of product, to a higher standard than that supplied to the retail trade, for vehicle manufacturers?

Yes, I agree and that is why I bought a CAT battery. I installed it on 27 August 2012 and it’s still doing the job, and my D2 is my daily drive.. 900kms per week.

[AndrewMilne]

You are aware that tyre and battery manufacturers make batches of product, to a higher standard than that supplied to the retail trade, for vehicle manufacturers?

Hi Ian,

It has long seemed to me that that might be the case.
Others said that I was just being cynical.
Your question helps to explain a few things!

Andrew Milne

[thai_tiger]

Yes, I agree and that is why I bought a CAT battery. I installed it on 27 August 2012 and it’s still doing the job, and my D2 is my daily drive.. 900kms per week.

just fitted one last week and at $60 more than a cheap one it made good sense...

[Tins]

You are aware that tyre and battery manufacturers make batches of product, to a higher standard than that supplied to the retail trade, for vehicle manufacturers?

RU serious? Of course I am.