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Subject:1.9 GL - Rad fan frequent running
From:Jeff Lincoln
Date:Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:48:12 -0400

So this may seem a silly question but having not driven a 1.9 in many years
I have to ask.

My radiator fan seems to turn on more often than what I am used to. Could be
nothing I just don't know. The temp needle doesn't ever go much higher than
the led so there is not indication of excessive heat there - I have also not
noticed any other signs that things aren't right.

Still under seemingly normal driving conditions - in non-excessive outside
temperatures I still notice that the fan comes on quite often. Everytime I
drive it I get this.

No coolant leaks - no needing to add any coolant.

The bus does currently have all heater (front and rear) lines removed and
the normal flow re routed at the engine. There was a good reason the PO did
this and it was meant as a temporary fix - I'll be reinstalling new line
this summer.

So is this something I should be concerned about? Like I said with the
exception of that fan coming on often I see no signs of trouble - and maybe
that is a rather nromal occurance, I'm just not sure.

Your input is greatly appreciated.

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Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
'86 (We call this one Scrap)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus