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Bad idea? Riding with no radiator fan?

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Old 12-19-2010, 02:07 PM
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Default Bad idea? Riding with no radiator fan?

Radiator fun broke/came off. Not sure if i can just snap it back on or does it require a bolt but i took the fan out anyway. Gonna order a new one to replace it since the blades are all smashed up.

Is it a bad idea to drive without one in this weather?

Thanks for the help!
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 05:26 PM
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youll be fine without it. the only time it does anything is when youre sitting still, otherwise movement forces air through your radiator
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 07:56 PM
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ya what COLONY said just dont let it idle anywhere for long periods of time's like a garage or something like that.
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 08:28 PM
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^ what they said, but keep an eye on your gage if you get stuck in traffic or what not. It doesn't take too long for the engine to overheat once you're at operating temp if you don't have the fan to cool the coolant in the radiator of a non moving car.
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 09:14 PM
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what they have said and if you do get stuck in traffic, just turn on AC so that fan runs. it won't be the fix but it could help out a little bit
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 11:24 PM
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Great! Thanks guys.
 
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