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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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Does the cooling fan blow r suck?

Does it blow from in the engine bay out sdie or does it suck air from out side into the engine bay
Old Jul 3, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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Re: Does the cooling fan blow r suck?

it sucks the air through the radiator and blows towards the engine
Old Jul 3, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Re: Does the cooling fan blow r suck?

most fans do both, they suck from one side then blow through the other
Old Jul 3, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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Re: Does the cooling fan blow r suck?

Congratulations, youve discovered how a fan works..... lol
Old Jul 3, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Re: Does the cooling fan blow r suck?

Originally Posted by 97formula1234
Does it blow from in the engine bay out sdie or does it suck air from out side into the engine bay
I suggest you try the "paper towel test". With the cooling fan running, place a paper towel, (or a piece of TP) on the opposite side of the radiator from the fan. It will give you the answer you seek.

A more important question, once the paper has shown you where the air goes, is why does it go that way?
Old Jul 4, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Re: Does the cooling fan blow r suck?

Originally Posted by OldSStroker
A more important question, once the paper has shown you where the air goes, is why does it go that way?
Along with, which direction does the air travel as the vehicle is moving forward? If some are not sure, stick your head out the window as the vehicle is moving... forward.
Old Jul 4, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Re: Does the cooling fan blow r suck?

it would have been fine to test if it was working... the reason i ask is cause i am hooking up a switch to my moms car whos fan switch or whatever went out
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