Re: [DML] Quick Note On Cooling Fans

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Jim,

Although the cooling system will get by with one cooling fan the AC
condenser requires both fans to operate efficiently. Additionally, one fan
operation means there is no back-up if the other fan fails.

DMC Joe

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----- Original Message -----
From: Jim <ultra@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2001 12:32 AM
Subject: [DML] Quick Note On Cooling Fans


> I would like to add a quick note of real life DeLorean experience
> running on one cooling fan. Since I bought my car in August 2000, my
> drivers side cooling fan has been 100% inoperable. Several times,
> while sitting in greusome Minneapolis traffic (without AC on), I
> constantly monitored my temp gauge. Everything monitored normally.
> The temp gauge was exactly between 220 and 160 when the one fan kicked
> in on its own, and while I do admit it didn't cool down the engine
> real fast, it DEFINATELY kept it from heating any hotter. I dont want
> to endorse or bash any one product, since they all serve their
> usefull purpose, but I am the kind of guy who likes making his own fix
> for most things. I reworked my OEM Lock Module, and I am building my
> own fan relay/monitoring system. Of course, I am going to investigate
> why my one fan isn't working, and get it fixed. But that will wait
> untill April, when everything else gets done to it.
>
> Jim Reeve
> MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
> DMC6960