Any Cooling Issues With Radiator Fan Clipping?

[benl1981]

Seems like I have to take quite a piece off the top corner of the rad fan. A long triangular piece..

Has anybody had any cooling issues associated with doing this?

Any effect on coolant temp in summer in traffic?

any body had issues with fan being out of balance?

Thanks

Edited June 2, 2007 by benl1981

[Al]

I have clipped mine too. It has been like that for about 5yrs and have had no issues with temp, fan blades or fan clutch.

Best to make a small stencil of the cut section, so that you take off an equal amount from each blade. This will help to keep the balance fairly even.

[benl1981]

Hey Al,

Just looked through some old posts - were you the one that had your water pump fail.? Do you think it was due to the fan being out of balance..

I guess there isn't much weight in the plastic fan so shouldn't matter too much.

Thanks for the reply

Edited June 2, 2007 by benl1981

[Al]

Well my water pump has been replaced due to it leaking, when engine was turned off, but i put that down to a worn seal.

It didn't spin apart or mangle a bearing, etc.

[benl1981]

I suppose that's normal for these cars getting on a bit. If it was badly out of balance I'm sure you'd either hear it or see it.

Cheers AL

Edited June 2, 2007 by benl1981