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Subject:Re: (Real) Noisy Rad Fan
From:Jim Felder
Date:Sun, 9 Aug 2015 01:55:47 +0000

If you need a late model fan, let me know.

Jim

On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 6:33 PM Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I believe I know the three stages of radiator fan speeds -- and noise ['87
> AC in my (late) '86]. BUT, yesterday, out in 90° mid-MO heat and idling (AC
> on) while my spousal unit got us some Steak & Shake happy hour shakes, the
> high(est) came on and, rather than being the roar I am used to, I was
> treated to more of a loud howl (back in WV, we might have even called it a
> squall) -- no louder than previous, but definitely a different tone; I am
> fairly certain I haven't experienced THAT noise before in 10+ years of
> AC'ed Vanagons. Any clues? (Searched the archive, but no help with "loud
> fan" or "noisy fan".)
>
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> Jack BottsColumbia, MO
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> '86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender
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