melted fan

[HSK]

fins of ac fan started to melt the other day.
can hot exhaust manifold do this?

 

[fourgsixty3]

Yes, especially if you're missing the heat shields on the manifold and O2 housing. Get a new fan blade from the dealer.

 

[JiveMasterT]

Yes, especially if you're missing the heat shields on the manifold and O2 housing. Get a new fan blade from the dealer.

... and also get new heat shields and maybe a turbo wrap or something.

 

[HSK]

thanks for the support.
heat wrap for the turbo, do you know where i can get one?

one more question.

ac fan, is it used for anything else besides for ac?

 

[99gst_racer]

thanks for the support.
heat wrap for the turbo, do you know where i can get one?

one more question.

ac fan, is it used for anything else besides for ac?

The AC fan is mostl;y used for the AC only. But it also kicks on then the water temp exceeds a certain degree (not sure how high, but most people dont get that high).

I have an OEM fan and some header wrap in my garage.... PM me if you want it.

 

[HSK]

can the o2housing alone melt the fan?

 

[99gst_racer]

can the o2housing alone melt the fan?

Possible?..... maybe, but more than likely never. I drove my car with the stock fan and no heat shield on the O2 housing for over a year w/ no problems.

 

[boostcreep]

I'm trying to revive this thread. I've experienced several melted AC fans (going on #3). I've upgraded the turbo to a Garret T-4 and can no longer use the bottom heat shield. The exhaust side of the turbo is wrapped (since May). I experienced no problem till now. I believe the heat wrap is no longer working like it first did upon installation. I think my problem may be the heat rating (1500 degrees intermittent/not sustained). Does any shop sell a modified heat shield for the exhaust side?