YJunk
09-04-2006, 12:57 PM
Bought this fan a couple of weeks ago to go with the sweet aluminum core radiator I got from POR...
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/assets/images/475fan.jpg
The unit bolted right in, wiring was a snap and it operates really well. Here's the problem...
When I first opened the box I was a little suprised that there was no type of grill in front of the blades. For some reason in the picture this never really hit me. I remember thinking if I toss a rock up into the engin compartment I'm going to break one of these fins... Well I was wrong, I broke two of them wich created on heall of a vibration when it came on.
The bioooootch of the thing is, I've only had YJunk out on the trail a couple of time since I put it in and they've all been bunny trails. I do tend to drive a little faster accross the rocks and washes than a some people, but only two times out COME ON!
Flex-a-lite is kind enough to sell me a new fan part for just $19 (and shipping is another $20 for 2nd day). How about they sell me a guard for the thing so rocks don't go bouncin up in to it... even my cheap little hayes fans had that much on them...
Well, I'll be looking to fab up some typ of cover for this thing... if you've ever had this problem and have a fix for it let me know. Any input is appreciated.
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/assets/images/475fan.jpg
The unit bolted right in, wiring was a snap and it operates really well. Here's the problem...
When I first opened the box I was a little suprised that there was no type of grill in front of the blades. For some reason in the picture this never really hit me. I remember thinking if I toss a rock up into the engin compartment I'm going to break one of these fins... Well I was wrong, I broke two of them wich created on heall of a vibration when it came on.
The bioooootch of the thing is, I've only had YJunk out on the trail a couple of time since I put it in and they've all been bunny trails. I do tend to drive a little faster accross the rocks and washes than a some people, but only two times out COME ON!
Flex-a-lite is kind enough to sell me a new fan part for just $19 (and shipping is another $20 for 2nd day). How about they sell me a guard for the thing so rocks don't go bouncin up in to it... even my cheap little hayes fans had that much on them...
Well, I'll be looking to fab up some typ of cover for this thing... if you've ever had this problem and have a fix for it let me know. Any input is appreciated.