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  1. dino_bob

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    #1 dino_bob, Apr 10, 2015
    What is the easiest way to remove the radiator fans? Anyone serviced one of these?
    One of mine is making a lot of noise.
     
  2. GT4 Joe

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    #2 GT4 Joe, Apr 10, 2015
    Remove the front bumper and grille. The rest is easy.
     
  3. guygowrie

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    #3 guygowrie, Apr 10, 2015
    And Grainger has a replacement that fits the bracket at some $40 each. i have the originals in a box. Search this site and you find the part number
     
  4. Peter

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    #4 Peter, Apr 11, 2015
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    If they're the Lucas fans, they can be serviceable (uses the same brush plate as their windshield wiper motors I think), but you can pick up brand new ones from Jaguar parts supplier XKs Unlimited (from the Series 1 1/2 to 2 E-Type):

    Fan motors: LU-78497 - Fan Motor Round Type LU78497/RB

    Motor brackets: LU-78547-1 - Motor Bracket Lucas 54702804 Mount Bracket
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  5. Peter

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    #5 Peter, Apr 11, 2015
    I forgot to add that the nuts for the bracket studs are inch size, not metric!
     
  6. VIZSLA

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    #6 VIZSLA, Apr 11, 2015
    On my series two the bumper doesn't need to come off.
     
  7. Patek

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    #7 Patek, Sep 18, 2015
    I have one making some noise, Is it just old and needing some lubricant or do I need to replace the Fan Motor. It is a 1977., does the bumper need to come off.
    Best,
    John
     
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    #8 VIZSLA, Sep 18, 2015
    No.
     
  9. Patek

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    #9 Patek, Sep 18, 2015
    Thanks David, Just ordered a new motor from GT Auto in Phoenix a few minutes ago.
    One fan motor was really new and silver, the one on the right was dark black, old as the hill looking, and both had the plastic blades.
    Best,
    John
     
  10. VIZSLA

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    #10 VIZSLA, Sep 18, 2015
    I had both out of my 77. Its an awkward but not a tough job.
    I'm assuming that yours is US spec as mne is.
     
  11. Patek

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    #11 Patek, Sep 20, 2015
    Yes it is.
     
  12. 308Kelly

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    #12 308Kelly, Sep 22, 2015
    Does anyone know where I can get replacement brushes for the Lucas motors?
     
  13. Patek

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    #13 Patek, Sep 22, 2015
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  14. Peter

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    #14 Peter, Sep 24, 2015
    In my post further above in this topic, I list two links to XKS Unlimited Lucas fans. If I remember correctly, they might have brush plates available separately. If not, Try Specialist Vehicle Components in the UK, as they carry a number of Lucas parts...

    (I wonder sometimes when I post links to sources of parts, that other people go ahead and purchase that IDENTICAL item at sources that charge nearly four times the amount... Maybe I'm in the wrong line of business... ;) )
     
  15. LorenzoT

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    #15 LorenzoT, Sep 24, 2015
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    I recently had the same problem with a 79 gt4 cooling fan. Opening the fan motor reveals a single ball-bearing at the end of the spindle shaft which was completely dried-out and rusty. Cleaned it out with light penetrating oil or liquid wrench then lub it up. Check the other end as well and also the brushes while in there. Try to attach some pix.

    Preserve if possible - Ricambi Originale
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