TX autosport rad + slim line fan

[Edd]

I need to sort our a slimline fan to fit on the front of my TX autosport rad

when fitting a fan to a rad like this, with the fitting kit do they mount through the small gaps in the the core ?

or over the top of the rad ?

being trying to work it out but cant lol

also what size is the best ?

im thinking 9" atm

thanks in advance Edd

[paul james]

This is something I'd also like to know, so speak up folks!

[16v Nova Kev]

yes it goes thru thu the gaps in the core. i used a mk4 astra air con fan as its front mounted.

[pie]

this is the tx rad on the mrs corsa with a 9"spal fan
used the fitting kit off ebay push through the rad :thumb:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199205_1616744705603_1445917278_31268958_3402909_n .jpg

hopes this helps :thumb:

[Dayle_]

They do indeen fit through the small gaps in the core. Hope this helps.

You have small plastic tyes that push between the thin metal bits on the rad. The plastic lug just bends them out the way. You then secure them with a plasic lug and spring on the back. You will understand when you get your fan and fitting kit.

[AlexW]

As for size, Biggest you can fit on your rad ;)

[Dayle_]

Heres mine. Allbeit not a TX Autosport one.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/163941_486049299861_580674861_5943360_4127701_n.jp g

[Edd]

As for size, Biggest you can fit on your rad ;)

9" too small then ?

dont want it too big as over the winter i have to squeeze a intercooler in there lol

[Plug]

9" fan will be plenty on your rad edd

[pie]

9" will fill it top to bottom fits nice

[16v Nova Kev]

what about 2x 8 inch ones fitted high up on the rad and the i.c bellow that

[AlexW]

9" too small then ?

dont want it too big as over the winter i have to squeeze a intercooler in there lol

You might have to move the fan to the engine bay side depending on your IC, Although my corsa can run two small fans with the IC I have.

Id work out fans with the IC so you only buy fans once :)

[Edd]

intercooler will have to be a twin pass one

cheers for the help guys

off to order a 9" one :)

[AlexW]

Should be fine then imo :)

[peester]

Im now running a new (leaky) tx autosport radiator and 11" Spal (suction/pull) slim-line fan. 11" fits comfortably; turned 90 deg. on its side..
Tho i wasnt a fan (boom boom) of those stupid through-the-now-damaged-core ties and made my own brackets; though a bit more unsightly has to be said.

A during fitting pic: (brackets not tightened, just sat loose)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/peester/IMG00213-20110304-1725.jpg

[Benn]

I run 2x 7inch ones on the front of mine.

Both have the plastic fitting kits going thru the rad. Need to sort for thing tho as they melt where they are close to the turbo.

[Edd]

9" should be fine then

Fooking rad better not leak tho :mad: :roll:

[peester]

alls i can suggest edd is to fit it loose-but-safe, fill, run the car, bleed etc - then keep a beady eye. Then come back next day, check again, run it again leave it again, next day if still no leaks - then resume fitting it properly lol.

[Edd]

I have had it a while in the box I got it when they first came out and the welds look alot better than the one in pics that Jeff pit up in General chat

But how the fook can you charge £140 and them have them leak ?? WTF !

Any probs and I want a new one or cash back

[peester]

yeah, i agree - just cant be bothered to take it all back out now - its only a slight one in my case - hope this glue matthew172 was on about will work..

[Benn]

Mine only leaked after i ripped a hole in it..lol

[16v Nova Kev]

block up the outlets and fill before you fit.

[peester]

^ little in the way of pressure and heat though..?