Radiator fans

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   I’ve got a 2.1wbx and I don’t seem to have a rad fan. When I’m sitting in traffic the water temp rises and I start to get the oil light flicker on and off but goes if I rev it a bit. I’m wondering if I fit a fan will this issue go away. 

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The big blue pig Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 May 19 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The big blue pig Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Radiator fans Posted: 02 Jul 19 at 08:31
	I’ve got a 2.1wbx and I don’t seem to have a rad fan. When I’m sitting in traffic the water temp rises and I start to get the oil light flicker on and off but goes if I rev it a bit. I’m wondering if I fit a fan will this issue go away.

danstervan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 19 Jul 11 Location: Caledonia Status: Offline Points: 547	Post Options Post Reply Quote danstervan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 19 at 11:10
	Are you saying there is no radiator fan fitted, or there is a fan but it does not come on when the temperature rises? The oil light flickering does point towards a pressure issue, but that could also simply be down to a faulty pressure switch, engine tickover too low, or other issue with oil system such as incorrect viscosity of oil (possibly diluted with fuel). Testing oil pressure with a temporary known to be good mechanical oil pressure gauge might be a good idea to start with.

gary1998 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 26 May 10 Location: dublin ireland Status: Offline Points: 474	Post Options Post Reply Quote gary1998 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 19 at 22:43
	is it possible the red light that is flickering on and off is water temp/low coolant light
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The big blue pig Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 May 19 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The big blue pig Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 19 at 23:01
	I found the fan but the fuse was blown (should have check this first) I’ll keep an eye on the fuse and check the oil pressure with a gauge. Thanks for the advice