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« on: September 03, 2006, 18:30:07 »
Is it really worth fitting the above to a 200tdi?  Put one on the 2A and can't say I noticed a lot of diffference
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2006, 21:49:33 »
Fitted one to my 200 Tdi 5 years ago. When first fitted I did notice a small differeance in fuel use (between 1 to 2 miles a gallon better average) but I would say if you want to fit one for the fuel saving it's a long term item before you get your money back unless you do loads of miles a year.
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2006, 21:53:56 »
only reason i got a kenlow fitted to my 90 is cos its got a fondness of swimming  :lol:
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2006, 21:58:53 »
I fitted an electric fan out of a scrap omega. I only did it because the viscous fan had given up the ghost. I wouldn't do it for economy but it has other advantages such as the engine warms up quicker (good in winter) and you can turn it off when wading.
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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2006, 23:16:35 »
hmmm....it'll be done on the cheap (if at all) - a Chrysler Voyager kindly suppled the fan for the Series - and I'm doing about 1500 miles a month at the moment......

So..currently 30 mpg.....2/30 improvement......£50 per week x 2/30 = £3pw saving......

Think I'll acquire a switch/thermostat....
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2006, 12:43:16 »
I used a twin fan from a Mondeo, works just fine.  Only cost a few quid!
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2006, 12:44:04 »
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Think I'll acquire a switch/thermostat....


Wizard does those!
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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2006, 13:58:05 »
perosnally i wouldn't bother

i tried one with various thermostatic siwtches but at the end of the day its an electric motor and they don't like water and grit

i swapped back to a good old fashioned viscous unit.
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« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2006, 19:29:22 »
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Think I'll acquire a switch/thermostat....


Wizard does those!



coff coff

thermostat


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« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2006, 20:05:42 »
Well if you are going to be like that!

I won't mention your name again!

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« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2006, 21:51:52 »
:shock:

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