In a message dated 98-07-18 10:05:49 EDT, wb6otg@INTREX.NET writes:

<<
 Any tips on replacing the radiator fan?  I get the idea that these don't
 fail too often, since the part is hard to find. >>
Hey Dude,

    Check the ground lead coming off the fan before you get a new one.  Mine
was corroded somewhere up inside the insulation and measured 4-6 Kohms.  I ran
a new ground wire and I'm back in business.  Check all those
grounds,....they're so important.

Scott De Santi
86 Vanagon