mitch_mac Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 hey guys ive just picked up a ice thermo fan for my ke55 4k now the wireing is no issue I'm wondering about fitting it to the radiator it says to push a whole through the fins and out the other side and bolt it on ive never done this befor and wanting to no if thats the right way cuz I'm worried bout stuffing a radiator it doesnt seem right to me anyways any help would be great cheers mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas_ae71 Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 yes you push the long thing bolts threw the FINS between the tubes if you try and jimmy the bolt threw the tube part then you will spring a leak. chances are that if its the original radiator then the fins will very brittle and crumble away as you push it threw. the tubes run vertical and fins go horizontal. confused you? ive done well then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch_mac Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 hahaha not realy just close to confused hahaha how do i tell were the tubes are after that I'm sweet thanks dude cheers mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 you should make a bracket that mounts on the side of the radiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coln72 Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 ^^^^^^^ Thats what I've always done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 i done it at tafe on a 253 took me 15mins peice of piss do it right the first time or do it dogdy, puncher the radiator, get another radiator, then make the brackets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLO-030 Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Either way works fine. I had the Cable tie style mounts that go between the fins and then you slide the locking ring down like a cable tie. Never had a problem. The Cable tie ones are the easiest if you don't have the skills to make up mounts to go across your radiator. Plus being plastic, if you do press them up against the tubes, they will just flex out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverra23 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Jaysus Evan.. you have come a long way - recommending someone do things the right way!! :P Definitely get some tabs or a bracket made up and do it properly. The other way works, but its one step away from a leaky radiator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch_mac Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 thanks guys i was going to risk it but i think do it once do it right =] might take longer but itll save me more in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan G Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Jaysus Evan.. you have come a long way - recommending someone do things the right way!! :P Definitely get some tabs or a bracket made up and do it properly. The other way works, but its one step away from a leaky radiator! i only recommend things ive done before :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas_ae71 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) gessus you guys are weak c**ts :P i have never made brackets, always bolted it directly threw. with my old rad, and new rad.. its one way to ensure that the fan is hard up against it so it can draw max air threw. you would have to be seriously dope to fk the radiator and make it leak. the BEST way to do it is with a big shroud so air is drawn in from the whole core and not just where the fan is. they have that set-up on au falcon? hence why its popular to retro fit to other cars. Edited August 18, 2009 by tas_ae71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke70dave Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 yeah I'm with mr tas_ae71 i put a thermo fan on my little 4k radiator a few years back. just put the little cable tie things through the fins and its been fine. the main thing to make sure is that it is tight against the radiator, and it is KEPT tight. the way you are gonna destroy your radiator is by the fan moving around, and rubbing up against the radiator (on bumps etc). wearing through the metal fins/channels. obviosly the best way is to make some brackets. or better yet, get a new radiator that has factory thermo fans built in. they are also better because they have a shroud built in. popular options being hyundai excel or camry. pretty much anything FWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the witzl Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 mounting the thermo to the radiator core is not a good idea, because over time the fan will vibrate a LOT, and eventually damamge the tubes and fvck the radiator core... springing a leak eventually. Make brakets. Its farken EASY! Go to bunnings buy aluminium angle and flat plate buy selection of suitable bolts go home cut and bolt up to suit ??? profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corolla_nut Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) we had a shroud made up for my thermo by an air conditioning place and got it powdercoated black, the thermo is bolted onto the shroud and it's mounted on the radiator, not through the fins. works really well and looks neat too! Edited August 18, 2009 by corolla_nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas_ae71 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) ah i see what you mean by brackets.. ill be going with twin falcon thermo's with shroud for my cressy.. edit, you could also put a bit of rubber or somehting around the fan so it wouldnt vibrate etc against the radiator. Edited August 18, 2009 by tas_ae71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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