Radiator fan question

SPAL 12V, 280mm, VA03-AP70/LL-37A

 

https://www.spalautomotive.com/en/axial-fans

 

I think so
https://www.ferrariparts.co.uk/part/ferrari/147710

 

+1 for this SPAL. It fits my TR and should be replaced because it draws significantly less current than the original fan. This helps avoiding fuse box issues.

I don't have first hand knowledge about the 512, but they are not expensive. Why don't you give it a try and report back to the forum? Maybe the fans are one of the few things they didn't reengineer ... ;-)

 

Thanks @silvergts1998 .. to answer your initial question, I am pretty sure both fans operate together, based on the single temp sensor at the bottom of the left side radiator.

Does anyone know how easy it is to replace the fans with the engine in place? How about the radiators? (I have a 2-post lift)

I have some electrical gremlins to work thru, and will presumably need to replace the fuse board and some connectors, and would like to also replace the fans and radiators (seeping slightly) while I'm at it. I also have two rivets holding the passenger side rear strakes that missed their mark when replaced after the car was painted, and I wonder if access to fix those will be easier with the radiator out.

 

Quote: "Does anyone know how easy it is to replace the fans with the engine in place? How about the radiators? (I have a 2-post lift)"

Greg, not positive if the Testarossa has the same layout as your 512TR, but below are pics of my 1986 Testarossa left 7-12 side radiator/fans. Both the left side and right side radiators are exposed upon removing their gravel guards. Also, both the left-side fans and the right-side fans operate together on the Testarossa. EDoug

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I put in my competition also in the right radiator a thermoswitch, so only this fan now is running what needs to run. but mostly they turn on and off nearly the same time. good is now if one switch will fail I just can jump the other switch to both fans, nevertheless if it is the right or the left switch

 

Just summarizing: on a TR you only have take the wheels and fender liners off to swap radiators. Very easy. Access is good.

 

Hello,
Changing the fans with the engine in place is easy; however, the radiators are a different story... It’s doable but delicate because they are bulky, and it's easy to snag and puncture them.

 

Thank you @Grease Donkey and @TestaDDS .. it looks like there's a decent amount of room there, but hard to tell whether maneuvering the relatively large radiator in/out would be troublesome.. sounds like it's possible but requires a little finesse.. thanks!