Engine/AC fan?
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I just replaced my condenser fan, very easy. Download the Rave manual and you won't have any issues with the replacement. I ordered a used fan w/condenser on *bay for $100 shipped. I would have order this one, http://www.roverlandparts.com/1999-2...oolingfan.aspx , but they were out of stock at the time. From the research I did and the information I saw, the a/c will not run if this fan is not functioning properly.
From simple testing on my 97, the viscous fan always spins, presumably its sole functionality is to cool the engine. The air condenser fan spins when AC is turned on.
I am confused by some claims that the air condenser fan starts to spin when car is idle such as at a red light to cool the engine too. It's reassuring from your efforts that you seem to be sure the condenser fan only cools the AC system rather than the engine. Otherwise I would worry how much overheating the 2000 engine has already suffered.
If this is a non-critical system, I can take my time to look for a fan and diagnoss how to fix the AC system. Before I sink ~3.5k to buy this rover, any other common problems associated with the D2 I should look for? I heard about the head gasket.
Last edited by BoHuang; 07-16-2010 at 01:25 PM.
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The ac fan kicks in when you are idling and the main fan cannot provide enough air flow.
Take the car to an indy LR shop and have them do a pre purchase inspection, this way they can tell you what's wrong and give you repair estimates. It will be the best $ you spend before buying something that may cost you thousands to repair.
Take the car to an indy LR shop and have them do a pre purchase inspection, this way they can tell you what's wrong and give you repair estimates. It will be the best $ you spend before buying something that may cost you thousands to repair.
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