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Old 02-23-2014, 09:16 PM
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Does his kit include the temp probe? Only pic I saw was the relay set

You can get it with a temp sensor that screws into the manifold for extra. Click on the drop down menu at the bottom. It has a lot of options.
 
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Old 02-23-2014, 09:38 PM
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over at advance auto they have the hayden adjustable probe kit with relays etc for $40


Tom, what volvo did you pull it out of?
 

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Old 02-24-2014, 06:58 AM
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That is probly the kit for$40 I remember it being more

Think it was like an s70 Volvo, late 90's? Single large with 3 relay looking things mounted on top , this is 2 speed and switches to ground

Then real new has large single with a big flat electronic box on the fan, guessing that's a relay/ ecu since it has 3wires coming out. This may be the best but the above I got free


The real old Volvo has a twin fan don't want that


Google Volvo fan a video on u tube will come up called better use Taurus
fan or similar shows the setup
 
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Old 02-24-2014, 10:20 AM
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The Taurus fan would destroy the $40 kit. They run at 26-28A on low and 35-37A on high with kick on spikes even higher. The more expensive kit can handle that power. I think I may just keep my mechanical fan. I do a lot of city driving, so I probably wouldn't see much mpg difference anyway. If the mechanical fan ever goes out, I may do it then.
 
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Old 03-16-2014, 10:05 PM
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Finally ordered temp switch 175/185* gonna get on this as soon as the weather breaks
 
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Old 03-19-2014, 08:11 AM
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Link to Antichrist thread on stant 180* thermostats with part # https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...rmostat-51327/
 
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Old 03-30-2014, 01:54 PM
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I went ahead and pulled the trigger on this after seeing the engine load difference on my Ultragauge with and w/o the fan clutch on. It had a range of +5-8% with the fan on. It was constant, and only went down to about 5% at highway speeds. The Taurus fan I had laying around was too big to fit plus I just wasn't comfortable with the power that beast draws. I ended up getting a Procomp 16'' fan for $35 shipped from Amazon along with a Hayden part #3653 adjustable thermostatic controller ($17 shipped). I was able to install the fan into the existing fan shroud opening. It ain't a perfect fit but it works well. Just got it going this morning, and got the temperature control set pretty well. Kicks on between 200-205F and shuts off between 190-195F (according to Ultragauge). It shutoffs within a minute of getting to highway speeds. It also only draws about 0.2 volts according to the Ultragauge. The heater fan on high draws exactly the same amount, so it's not that big of power draw. Engine revs easier, and it seems to hold highway speeds better than before. Not sure I can get any good mpg readings before I install my new tires coming in next week. I'm switching to standard load Cooper ATPs in 245/75/16 from the current E load range BFG A/Ts in 235/85/16. According to tire weights it should save about 15lbs per wheel! Add in the smaller diameter and my mileage should improve even more. As far as the e-fan, I'm happy with it so far. It's only in the 60s here today, so I'm interested to see how well it does in 90+ summer heat. For now though, it cools it down quickly, and is oh so quiet.
 
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Old 03-30-2014, 06:35 PM
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Got everything I need, adapted the volvo fan just need time to swap read and hook it up
 
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Old 03-31-2014, 06:02 PM
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Pic of new aluminum radiator and dad riveting on a bracket, thought I had a pic of the fan mounted

We riveted 2 pieces of aluminum 1/2 x3/4 to bottom to use the stock shroud clips and I will be using the stock clips on top, one will go on that side bar being riveted in the pic and the other side will be a simple hole in this fan shroud

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Just installed the new radiator and while the fan fits it perfect the fan will not fit in the old fans spot, guess I will have to buy an aftermarket one
 


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