electric thermo fan conversions

[TheJesus]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has done the thermo fan conversion to get rid of the mechanical fan? did you use a kit? is it a tricky job?

[TOYZX]

The viscous fan is fine when serviced. I run it and a thermo fan that is on a separate switch and is also wired to the ac clutch so the fan runs when the compressor comes on.

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[TheJesus]

thanks for the info, but not really what i'm asking.

[martynvella]

If electric fans were viable the manufacturers would have fitted them. The engine compartment is so crowded these days a powerful fan is needed even at highway speeds so electric would be running all the time hence losing their energy saving advantages.

[sixes]

If you really want to convert to electric fans then I suggest you look at getting a pair of fans that fit the whole radiator. Either one big one or two smaller ones. Have a fabricator make an aluminium shroud so the fans can pull all air through the radiator. There is more to it but you get the gist.

A simple plug and play electrical kit will work for you. You can get either a 'slide under the hose' type temp sensor or one that has a housing that you cut in between the radiator hose and screw in a temp sensor. This was you can trigger the on/off temps for the fans. Run it through a relay yadda yadda. I know Davis Craig make kits so start looking there.

I have done this in several cars (HJ / VL and even an older Mirage) but the Hilux will stay with the viscous fan.