sun417 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Is it possible to use this fan on a 1987 GL wagon 1.8? I know I can straight wire it with a fuse to the battery but It would be nice to control by temp. Live in ND, at -20 fan running might not be so good. Got any ideas or help. Thanks Bob<>< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 What ford? Have you tried it to see if it will fit? Typically, Subaru's have a very narrow fan area, and also a very short (height wise) radiator that doesn't lend itself to many other fan variations. Are you looking to replace the water pump clutch fan? The air conditioning fan from an EA81 subaru will fit. You need the fan to come on both with temp, and anytime the AC kicks on (ie: defrost). The AC pump needs the airflow to prevent overheating. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun417 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 What ford? Have you tried it to see if it will fit? Typically, Subaru's have a very narrow fan area, and also a very short (height wise) radiator that doesn't lend itself to many other fan variations. Are you looking to replace the water pump clutch fan? The air conditioning fan from an EA81 subaru will fit. You need the fan to come on both with temp, and anytime the AC kicks on (ie: defrost). The AC pump needs the airflow to prevent overheating. GD The guy I got the car from had already removed everything that could possibly remove. All A/C gone , all vac hoses and pollution stuff looks to be missing to tell the truth when you open the hood it looks like an empty closet. I have been in the process of stoping all oil leaks which is done. Now I want to try to bring the mpg up a little if I can right now its runs a broad spetrum 16-20. I had it plugged up at the garrage and they mechanic said all looked well. A 1.8 should get better than 20 shouldn't it? I also plan to remove the power steering for an electric unit some time when one flys by on e-bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sounds like it needs a serious tune up. Mileage should be at least 25. Lowest I've ever got is about 27 something in my 86 sedan. With the Weber it's got now the mileage it around 29-30, and that's WITH AC, power steering, etc. It's loaded. Changing the power steering won't help at all. The pump doesn't do anything really unless you are turning the wheel and even then it's not even 1 HP worth. My Brat has no power steering, and compared to my sedan the mileage is identical. If you have no AC then you don't need the clutch fan. It wasn't installed unless the car had AC anyway. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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