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At what temperature should a viscous fan (Jimny 1.3 JLX) stiffen up?
With the temperature gauge at "Normal" I can spin the fan by hand. My Jimny overheats if you give it real work to do,
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
I don't think my Jimny Workshop Manual CD has that kind of information on it so I can't help.
I'm guessing that you've checked your radiator is clear of mud etc given your experience.
I think the best person to ask would be Darren at KAP and see if he has a god 2nd hand one he can send you to replace yours.
Our old 410's fan was a straight bolt on jobbie with no viscous clutch to worry about, you could araldite the clutch mechanism up to lock it so it works at full efficiency all the time! I know it will draw more from the engine and you've already said your toping out at 60 mph in your latest article, but it's better than a blown head gasket and warped head / block.
Or, maybe now could be the time for an electric fan eh?
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
I am probably going to go for the jam it permanently on solution as it is cheap. I am going to see what happens after Hogmoor.
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
