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So i have a new rad a new thermo switch,fuses are good thermostat replaced no air locking,hot to the top rad when up to temp. power to and clicking of the relay when i cross the terminals,fan works when hooked up to the battery BUT it still dont kick in when my 1600D 1982 t25 gets hot on that long climb up a long hill???
Amy ideas.ty

it is supprising just how hot it needs to be before it kicks in!

how high is the temp gauge and is it lossing water when its hot , or you think its hot?

Hi Billy 739. ok,see your point maybe its just me thimking 3/4 up the gage is looking hot to me.no its not loosing any water but my concern is more that, if i cross the terminals and or was to fit a chicken switch on it to do the same thing it will still not turn on the fan.should it not activate the fan if i jam a wire bridge in the spade conection? would just be re asureing to know it runs when needed.
Cheers Dave.

no probs . yes if you bridge the terminals the fan should work!

i know on later vans there is no relay and its a direct feed for 1600 diesels , 1.7 and td had relays for full speed as they used a larger fan.

BUT it is possible the early ones also had a relay , if it has this will be above and behind slightly the fusebox bolted to the A pillar - there is a relay onthe early ones here and i cant remember what it does!

also check the earting crowns in the same place , dont just look at them tho as it can be deceiving, you need to remove each one seperatly and refit making sure its a nice clean tight fit.

The two relays on mine[1983] are the coolant level warning system and rad fan.
David

Hmm,ok.i'll have a good check on the earth situation tomorrow and see if that helps.took her for a good run today and the new rad has helped keep the temp at a better place 12oclock.yay.