My S1 uses a 3-core radiator and a "pusher" type electric fan. The fan is
manually turned on by a dash switch. I only really need it when stuck in
traffic. The fan I believe is a 5-blade. I just recently replaced the water
pump and took the opportunity to flush the system good.
Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick <pLaske@bigfoot.com>
To: Sunbeam Alpines <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 10:16 AM
Subject: Cooling system help
> Hey listers. I've come back from vacation to find a surly lot on this
list.
> Hold on, while I get my dictionary of swear words so I can participate!
(My
> hope is that EVERYONE can find that humorous.)
>
> On to my real issue - I've decided to get my SV to a decently running
state
> before starting restoration. I'm new at this. So, I'm breaking things
down
> to subsystems in the car, and one of these is the cooling system. Mine
has
> ages old very dirty looking antifreeze in it. I know little other than
> that. I'm interested in beefing up the cooling system as I have little
> patience for overheating.
>
> I'm leaning towards using a 3-core radiator as a replacement for the
> original. I'm thinking of still using the original fan though. Can
anyone
> give me tips on these items and the whole process I need to go through?
I'm
> thinking replacing the thermostat would be in order and, of course,
draining
> the coolant and replacing any hoses that look bad. Any tips you have on
the
> whole related area would be appreciated. The whole heater area is a black
> box to me.
>
> Thanks!
> Patrick
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