Blitz Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 the other day my fan stopped working noticed my car temp was just off the red does this weaken the head gasket? cars all fine still just wanted some advice thanks Quote
ollie ryan Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 i had this ages ago and its been fine ever since, just make sure you get the fan working again mate Quote
Blitz Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 i panic a lot yeah james at cj has been excellent and is ordering me one up tomorow people have been telling me it weakens the head gasket though Quote
Starlet__SR Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Do a compression test, if it was gonna do any damage it would do it already. If you're that worried, have the gasket replaced for good measure, maybe go for an athena incase you decide to chase more power.D Quote
Blitz Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 it didnt even go into the red it was jut off it then i turned it off opened the bonnet and there was the overheated smell let it cool down and its been fine its an expensive job isnt it to change the head gasket? Quote
Starlet__SR Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 it didnt even go into the red it was jut off it then i turned it off opened the bonnet and there was the overheated smell let it cool down and its been fine its an expensive job isnt it to change the head gasket?Wouldnt worry about it then, only if in the red for a long period of time should you worry, the smell is just the coolant starting to boil. Might be worth changing the coolant as it will have lost its properties if overheated. And wouldnt know lol, I do all work myself. D Quote
nazzurro19 Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 ben just learn to do things it will save u so much in garage bills theres guides on how to do it its all a bolt off bolt on job just need to torque it properly and in the correct order Quote
Starlet__SR Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Best way matey, no greater feeling than doing something you'd pay someone else to do, plus like nazzuro states, you save loads of money, and arm yourself with very handy know how and experienceD Quote
Starlet__SR Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Just out of curiousity, is it definitely the fan not working? Zoe's gt acted up a while back, ended up being a stuck thermostat, make sure the temp sender is working aswell, start the car and remove the plug, if the fan kicks in, its working.D Quote
Blitz Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 yeah wired the fan straight to the battery and it still didnt work lol Quote
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