Power Steering Fan duct replacement
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Power Steering Fan duct replacement
2006 MCS 6 speed - I just finished replacing the fan with a SPAL fan from A1. I added the duct kit to hopefully extend the life of the fan. I was able to confirm that fan kicks on as it should, but I am not sure it is "blowing" the right way. I can feel the air exiting the new vent in the under body panel. Is this correct?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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2006 MCS 6 speed - I just finished replacing the fan with a SPAL fan from A1. I added the duct kit to hopefully extend the life of the fan. I was able to confirm that fan kicks on as it should, but I am not sure it is "blowing" the right way. I can feel the air exiting the new vent in the under body panel. Is this correct?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#4
I ordered A1 #30103018 and I checked that the SPAL part number had an "A" at the end. It is possible that the fan was mislabeled, or I misread it, or somehow the wiring got switched, but before I start troubleshooting all of that, I wanted to confirm that it was indeed blowing the wrong way.
I agree with Eric that intuitively it makes sense that it should be sucking up the cooler air under the car, but I thought it might be possible that due to aerodynamics or air flow under the hood, or some other reason, it might be working as designed. I am just looking for confirmation, one way or the other, how it is working for other owners.
I agree with Eric that intuitively it makes sense that it should be sucking up the cooler air under the car, but I thought it might be possible that due to aerodynamics or air flow under the hood, or some other reason, it might be working as designed. I am just looking for confirmation, one way or the other, how it is working for other owners.
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That's what I thought. When I was removing the bad fan, I broke the tab off the wire connector, so I think I may have reconnected it backward. I am pretty sure I have the right fan, but I will check that too. I will jack it up and take a look this weekend. It isn't supposed to get above 36 F this week where I live so I am not worried about it overheating before then.
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