Chump
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Hi,
The Radiator Fan Housing on my new valver is VERY close to the exhaust manifold and part of it has melted (only a small part). Don't think it causes any problems but should it be this close?
Would it be worth investing in some lagging for the manifold? Can't be healthy having a red hot manifold so close to the radiator??
Cheers
Chump
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Corsa_B1.2
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Why not try putting a heatshield on the manifold?
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Chump
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I honestly don't think it would fit between the manifold and the housing they're that close!!!
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X 60RSA
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quote:
Originally posted by Chump
Hi,
The Radiator Fan Housing on my new valver is VERY close to the exhaust manifold and part of it has melted (only a small part). Don't think it causes any problems but should it be this close?
Would it be worth investing in some lagging for the manifold? Can't be healthy having a red hot manifold so close to the radiator??
Cheers
Chump
Mines melted slighty, but its about 15mm away from the manifold now, only way i believe you will stop this happening is to use exhaust wrapping, personally i dont think its worth it for just a melting piece of plastic, it will cure itself!
I'm affraid you'll have to put up with the manifold close to the radiator unless you re-locate it, fit an override switch if necessary, thats if your worried about the manifold heating up the radiator!
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TOMAS
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Ive got a smaller after-market fan on mine which is moved over to battery-side of engine bay to clear the manifold easily. Have a look in Rally Design/ Tweeks etc... Another option would be to move the existing fan to the other side of Radiator and wire it backwards, it would need modifying to fit but nothing a few good zip-ties through the radiator & around the fan housing wont sort out...
[Edited on 01-01-2005 by TOMAS]
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Chump
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Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. 
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Adam_B
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i have developed a highly sophisticated melt-proof fan.
Manufactured from high quality B&Q shelving brackets and random screws from the garage, its a must for any serius valver corsa.
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SportBoy
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i just used my old aircon fan which fits on the front of the radiator 
[Edited on 01-01-2005 by SportyBoy]
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Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
Manufactured from high quality B&Q shelving brackets and random screws from the garage, its a must for any serius valver corsa.
Remember to delete this post when you sell the car eh
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Chump
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Adam_B
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i have no plans to sell it. its the best car in the world. ever.
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Chump
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I think mine is to be fair....mine doesn't have quality B&Q parts fitted 
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ed
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Get a kit car fan. They are very small and slim. you just drill 4 holes though the radiator and mount it then wire it in...
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deanmcreynolds26
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y fan housing was leaning against the manifold and has made a nice wee shape now..
you could also push the rad forward?!?!?
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Ian
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Originally posted by 1800ed
just drill 4 holes though the radiator
You sure? 
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ed
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Through the fins, not the piping... You got to be able to pop the 4 bolts through...
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Chump
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
quote:
Originally posted by 1800ed
just drill 4 holes though the radiator
You sure?
Glad i wasn't the only one who initially questioned this......but then thought he can't really mean that!
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ed
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Or if there isn't a good enough gap in the Corsa radiator to get the bolts through you can use some thin plastic thingies - not sure what they are called though
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Adam_B
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zip ties?
sell em at B&Q
[Edited on 01-01-2005 by Adam_B]
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Lisa
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cut the bracket off the fan where it is touching and make your own with that strip of metal you get everytime you buy a new radio.easy
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ed
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Na they aren't zip ties, they are special thingies for holding fans onto radiators.
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Joff
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Pacet sell them. Basically just zip ties with a different fastener.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/catalogue/product_detail.asp?CLS=MSPORT&TLGRP=M006&PGRP=MP090&GRP=MP090&PCODE=PCTCF300
[Edited on 02-01-2005 by Joff]
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TOMAS
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As said above ive got a smaller slim-line kit-car fan which is simply zip-tied on. Very neat and no probs keeping me cool...
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