Hi PRM. I think I must have a different setup. Of the three wires that go to the rad switch, two have been taped back out of the way. The remaining wire becomes live when ignition is turned on. Two more wires have been added,and from the switch go to two relays,one wire to each. It then gets a bit c...

Hi prm. Thanks for the information, I am now getting to grips with the wiring, I will try your suggestions over the next few days. I saw my machanic this afternoon, time served on the BX, he is going to fit a new crankshaft oil seal, new belt and tensioners, and says he will look at the electrics to...

Hi all. Been outside allday today trying to get my head round the problem, I managed to get the second fan working by changing things round slightly. I removed one of the motor wires from one of the relays and earthed it, Result is second fan now comes on at 90, and keeps the temperature from rising...

Hi Vanny.

No the car does not have air con, Twin fans look like they have always there,keeps the water temp dead on 90 degrees normal running, and a little over in traffic.

Bob.

Hi iain a.
Yes I tried a direct feed this morning to one of the fans and it ran ok. Also I changed both the relays and they just click aswell. The fuses are all ok. I am starting to loose my patience now.

Cheers Bob.

Hi Vanny, yeah gave them a turn and still nothing. Thanks for replying.

Regards Bob.

Hi All, decided today to change the flow valve,radiator out, twin fans out.Took around 4 hours, job done. Radiator refilled and hydraulics pressurized,no leaks, fantastic. Left car running while I cleaned up, after ten minutes thought thats odd fans should have kicked in by now, checked guage and it...

Hi Tim, only just seen the post. Must have been me and the misses on one of our trips to truro, one of many just lately.
See you soon Bob.

Sorry i did not see you,just wanted to get on the M6, and get home. The car does look good for 185000 miles, but still some work to be done. Glad to hear the bumper was ok and will be fitted soon.
Bob.

Hi Tim.
No not me, but i did see the Hurricane in St Austell yesterday, could be the same one.
Bob.

Hello, yes that was me and the wife, just been for a visit to both our parents, and on our way back to cornwall.
Bob.

Yep thats right, 8mm & 10mm.
Bob

OK,still in the north, and have done 500+ on tesco's fuel and good as gold.
Bob.

Full tank of Tesco petrol, and heading north in the morning,300 miles approx,so we shall see.
Bob.

Had a real good downpour last night, checked car this morning and its bone dry, so silicone has done the job.
Bob.