C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

coolant fan trouble

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:36 PM
  #1  
1stL98's Avatar
1stL98
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: ft myers florida
Default coolant fan trouble

well the primary cooling fan motor went today.called napa got a new fan.original was made in canada.napa's was chinese.i install it.it doesnt come on wen switch tells it to, checked voltage there was 12v at fan plug and perfect grounds.original motor was noisy but functional.i call napa mgr and he said well u know those corvettes are known for alot of electrical problems.i said the original motor workd.he reluctantly sent another one.chinese of course.THE SAME PROBLEM. CHINESE JUNK.im going ac delco tommorow.or any other brand u guys have had good luck with.
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:42 PM
  #2  
John A. Marker's Avatar
John A. Marker
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,107
Likes: 171
From: Dublin CA
Default

Not trying to second guess you, but did you try running a hot wire directly from the battery to the fan motor?
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:51 PM
  #3  
1stL98's Avatar
1stL98
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: ft myers florida
Default

yes i did.which was the frustrating part.i checked the connector plug too.my voltmeter said 12.2v on positive side of the connector wen relay clicked.i did the install at work .after fan motor#2 didnt work i reinstalled my noisy original.it functions on off wise perfectly.
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:17 PM
  #4  
Disarray_kid's Avatar
Disarray_kid
Pro
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 618
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville FL
Default

that is just funny. I never did trust chinese parts. it even more funny that the canada fan works and it the problem LOL
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:38 PM
  #5  
John A. Marker's Avatar
John A. Marker
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,107
Likes: 171
From: Dublin CA
Default

Pour a little Mobil 1 over the old fan to keep it quite.

I will go back to my room now........

Go to another supplier and get another fan.
Reply
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:58 PM
  #6  
1stL98's Avatar
1stL98
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: ft myers florida
Default

i got an ac delco fan motor today.workin as it should.stick with the ac delco and avoid the chinese stuff from napa,
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To coolant fan trouble





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:52 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE