Re: Fan not turning on...Timing cover

[Andy Murphy <andkat@foxinternet.net>]

I had the same thing happen to me, it had something to do with the a.c.
Never bothered to figure it out before I sold it. One thing to check is
to see if it turns on when you turn your heater blower on.


              Andy 1.9 '79


XBlueHen@aol.com wrote:
> 
> After many months of cleaning up my 78, I started it for the first time the
> other day. It started on the third try.....and purred like a kitten!!  I was
> so excited to hear it again! Things done over the winter include:
> New wiper motor
> New horn
> Painted all interior panels black
> Removed all carpet (it was shot!!)
> Removed rear seat (not needed for racing)
> Painted entire interior (floors) with POR-15, then Rhino-Liner
> New thermoswitch
> New injector O-rings
> Removed AC and added new non-AC alternator pulley and belt
> All new hoses/valve cover gasket
> New rocker panels (Rabbit panels modded to fit)
> 
> It will have new struts and bushings in the next few weeks, and new floors as
> well (modded Rabbit pans).
> 
> The problem I'm having right now  is that the fan is not turning on after
> engine heats up.  I've replaced the thermoswitch, so it's not that.......maybe
> the wiring???  I'm debating on wiring up a new circuit, but wanted to get any
> opinions before screwing with it.  One other Q I have is.......Is it bad to
> not replace the timing cover??  I can't get mine back on properly, I think
> I've lost a part or two.....I'm guessing it's only there for safety purposes,
> and all movable wiring under my hood has been secured.
> 
> TIA!!
> 
> Darin
> 78 Scirocco Turbo
> 
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