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Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 879
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 9:55 pm: | |
At this point in time they ALL leak at the top seam. If they're not leaking now that means they have already been fixed or they are about to start leaking. I see this problem with 308's more than any other. |
Paul (Pcelenta)
Member
Username: Pcelenta
Post Number: 285
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 5:16 pm: | |
pulled the radiator out this past weekend...had a small leak at the seem on top so I figured pull it out get the radiator cleaned and repaired and replace the switch...WHAT A PITA to get it out...spoiler had to come off 50% of the little bolts snapped...radiator was such a tight fit in the frame...lots of bruised knuckles...anyway, the radiator switch was a veglia, so I'm guessing it was the original..radiator was super clean just sprouted a small leak along the upper seam (I recently switched to orange coolant and suspect it) radiator shop painted it with a glossy black paint that I now have to removed and repaint with semi gloss... |
DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 75
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2003 - 4:30 pm: | |
Thanks for the tip Jeff, Better than the 63.00 US at FOS,
DJ
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DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 74
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 9:21 pm: | |
I think I like # 8.124.22 for 14.95 and use the rest for a cruise and lunch better.
DJ |
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrari_uk
Post Number: 168
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 12:21 pm: | |
Hi all.
$46000 indeed !
I make it 168008 at only $43 !
Have a nice day ! |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 984
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 11:18 pm: | |
Dave: The temp switch triggers low current relay coils. The big current goes thru the relay contacts. Having said that, the Ferrari part handles more than one relay, the VW part might not. Shouldn't matter, but......... |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 826
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 9:41 pm: | |
I haven't heard of that amp problem before. Thanks for letting us know. I have had the VW 180 degree in mine for a couple of years now with no problems. So far so good. |
david handa (Davehanda)
Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 541
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 8:07 pm: | |
Paul, entirely possible it may be intermittent, but I would also bleed the radiator, as that could cause an intermittent too, if the coolant is not touching the temp switch. I too, would recommend the VW switch, as you can even get them with a slightly lower temperature trip setting (180 degrees) I think the factory one is around 192 degrees. One caveat, it has been mentioned that the Ferrari part is designed to handle higher amperage, as it is operating two larger fan motors, while the VW switch only handles one. But I have yet to hear of anyone having a problem with the VW part. |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 825
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 8:00 pm: | |
From our cross-reference page:
The fan switch is from Automotive Performance Systems in Camarillo, California. Their # is (805)388-7171.Ask for the 2 pole fan switch part # 8.124.22
They have the same switch in a 3 pole configuration so be specific. The price is $14.95. 180 degree
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Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 823
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 6:10 pm: | |
They go bad. They are the same as used on water-cooled VW's back in the 80's. Tip: DO NOT BUY a "Ferrari" fan switch for $46,000. Get on the net and buy a VW switch for $12 or so. |
Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Junior Member
Username: Pma1010
Post Number: 187
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 6:10 pm: | |
The temp sensor went south on mine. Don't know if it is a common problem or if it can go intermittant. Agree with Brian, check the wiring first. |
Brian Keegan (4redude)
Junior Member
Username: 4redude
Post Number: 74
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 5:33 pm: | |
Check the fuseboxes for signs of overheated circuits, melting/warping of plastic components. |
Paul (Pcelenta)
Member
Username: Pcelenta
Post Number: 282
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 3:54 pm: | |
break? Do they just stop functioning? or perhaps do they die slowly? I ask because today I had my 308 out and the fans refused to come on ..started pissing out coolant...I kicked the a/c to get one of the fans going...got the car home and jumped the switch...fans worked fine....then fans began to cycle correctly based on Temp..strange? Anything else I should be checking?
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