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Dom · Sep 13th, 2002, 04:45 PM

Was at my mates tyre/exhaust centre today, chatting away, when I thought, after reading about how easily the PS fan is damaged, we thought we'd check mine. So we stuck it on the ramps, set it upwards only to find I don't have one! It's a November 01 build, is this normal? Might explain why it looks like an after thought if it really was an after thought!

So far I've been stitched from the antenna amplifier, top clips holding on my rear quarter panels, isofix catch things and the PS fan! Doh!

Is this normal for a Nov 01 build?

Dom

smiffy · Sep 13th, 2002, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
So far I've been stitched from the antenna amplifier, top clips holding on my rear quarter panels, isofix catch things and the PS fan! Doh!

What about the sound deadening in the rear panels that I had when we fitted my 6x9's

Dom · Sep 13th, 2002, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
What about the sound deadening in the rear panels that I had when we fitted my 6x9's

Oh yeah... and them

I'm just chuffed I got an engine!

Dom

noahe · Sep 13th, 2002, 05:30 PM

Well, that about wraps it up for the "what happen if the delicate fan dies" question. Looks like it can survive without.

If I had to guess, they added this after the severe heat testing they did. The North American MINI's get 'em, but they're truly not necessary in the UK. I mean, hot is what? Anything over 70?

ezrally · Sep 13th, 2002, 05:50 PM

No pS fan- excellent I think. It must be early model specific, and it can get hot even in the UK.

The more I think about, I'll bet the fan was put on after/when the S was conceived, due due the extra heat generated in the engine compartment and bigger tires to turn etc.

And put on all of them. (Ones too?)
Maybe some one knows- MINIguy?

dietcokeplease · Sep 13th, 2002, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
So we stuck it on the ramps, set it upwards only to find I don't have one!

For Sale:

Power Steering Fan for MINI

probably November 01 build BRG - dunno it was dark and I was in a hurry in Swindon.

DC

Dom · Sep 14th, 2002, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dietcokeplease

For Sale:

Power Steering Fan for MINI

probably November 01 build BRG - dunno it was dark and I was in a hurry in Swindon.

DC

*******... If I push this red button, diet coke get's removed from the Earth, so give it back!

Dom

dietcokeplease · Sep 14th, 2002, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
*******... If I push this red button, diet coke get's removed from the Earth, so give it back!

Dom

Go ahead and make my day! I got dinner with the in-laws tomorrow and I have a weeks supply of DC in the garage!

KeepingCoolWithThisNewFanOfMineDC

AidenL · Sep 15th, 2002, 02:33 PM

Hey, wheres that fan located on the engine, I wanna check if I have one !

ezrally · Sep 15th, 2002, 03:40 PM

You can see it from underneath the front of the car, see a pic on other thread- "problems w the PS fan" under faults & fixes...

MiNiGuY · Sep 16th, 2002, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ezrally
No pS fan- excellent I think. It must be early model specific, and it can get hot even in the UK.
The more I think about, I'll bet the fan was put on after/when the S was conceived, due due the extra heat generated in the engine compartment and bigger tires to turn etc. And put on all of them. (Ones too?)
Maybe some one knows- MINIguy?

If memory serves me correctly, then yes ezrally that is exactly what happened. It appeared with the first Cooper S models.

Dom · Sep 16th, 2002, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiNiGuY

If memory serves me correctly, then yes ezrally that is exactly what happened. It appeared with the first Cooper S models.

Damn. Will it make my power steering quieter? I want one if it does!

Dom

MiNiGuY · Sep 16th, 2002, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom

Damn. Will it make my power steering quieter? I want one if it does!

Dom

No, still the same regardless!!.

Dom · Sep 16th, 2002, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiNiGuY

No, still the same regardless!!.

Hmm... I'll resort to a bigger induction kit then

Thanks for clearing it up

Dom

HarryHBMCC · Sep 16th, 2002, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiNiGuY
If memory serves me correctly, then yes ezrally that is exactly what happened. It appeared with the first Cooper S models.

Anyone know when this started? I have half a mind to stick my head under my Feb. 02 build MINI now... Were the MCSs being built by that time?

Harry

ezrally · Sep 16th, 2002, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue

Anyone know when this started? I have half a mind to stick my head under my Feb. 02 build MINI now... Were the MCSs being built by that time?

Harry

Harry, I think your Coop will have one...when did S production start?
Instead of putting a "plate" under the car, maybe they (MINI?) could make a small screen or guard of some kind that would clip onto the fan area- easier, and to get at the oil drain plug.

PigLick · Sep 16th, 2002, 02:50 PM

So if they are only really "needed" on the S, would it be possible for Cooper (and One) owners to just "unplug" the fan somehow, and avoid any possible problems in the first place? This seems like an especially viable option in the winter, which luckily also seems to be the time of year most people are worried about.

PigLick

Dom · Sep 16th, 2002, 03:19 PM

Well I suppose you could argue that it isn't really needed, else surely those without would have been subject to a recall?

Dom

AidenL · Sep 16th, 2002, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ezrally
You can see it from underneath the front of the car, see a pic on other thread- "problems w the PS fan" under faults & fixes...

Thanks for that !

thanos30 · Mar 19th, 2005, 07:31 AM

My Jan '02 build Cooper had a ps cooling fan (which is now missing).

Sep 13th, 2002, 04:45 PM	#1
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 8,921 Offline	I don't have a power steering fan! Was at my mates tyre/exhaust centre today, chatting away, when I thought, after reading about how easily the PS fan is damaged, we thought we'd check mine. So we stuck it on the ramps, set it upwards only to find I don't have one! It's a November 01 build, is this normal? Might explain why it looks like an after thought if it really was an after thought! So far I've been stitched from the antenna amplifier, top clips holding on my rear quarter panels, isofix catch things and the PS fan! Doh! Is this normal for a Nov 01 build? Dom

Sep 13th, 2002, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 5,831 Offline	Re: I don't have a power steering fan! Quote: Originally posted by Dom So far I've been stitched from the antenna amplifier, top clips holding on my rear quarter panels, isofix catch things and the PS fan! Doh! What about the sound deadening in the rear panels that I had when we fitted my 6x9's S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Sep 13th, 2002, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 8,921 Offline	Re: Re: I don't have a power steering fan! Quote: Originally posted by smiffy What about the sound deadening in the rear panels that I had when we fitted my 6x9's Oh yeah... and them I'm just chuffed I got an engine! Dom

Sep 13th, 2002, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 12:02 PM Posts: 1,638 Offline	Well, that about wraps it up for the "what happen if the delicate fan dies" question. Looks like it can survive without. If I had to guess, they added this after the severe heat testing they did. The North American MINI's get 'em, but they're truly not necessary in the UK. I mean, hot is what? Anything over 70? Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Sep 13th, 2002, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 663 Offline	No pS fan- excellent I think. It must be early model specific, and it can get hot even in the UK. The more I think about, I'll bet the fan was put on after/when the S was conceived, due due the extra heat generated in the engine compartment and bigger tires to turn etc. And put on all of them. (Ones too?) Maybe some one knows- MINIguy? Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

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Sep 13th, 2002, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 5,461 Offline	Re: I don't have a power steering fan! Quote: Originally posted by Dom So we stuck it on the ramps, set it upwards only to find I don't have one! For Sale: Power Steering Fan for MINI probably November 01 build BRG - dunno it was dark and I was in a hurry in Swindon. DC There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Sep 14th, 2002, 06:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 8,921 Offline	Re: Re: I don't have a power steering fan! Quote: Originally posted by dietcokeplease For Sale: Power Steering Fan for MINI probably November 01 build BRG - dunno it was dark and I was in a hurry in Swindon. DC *******... If I push this red button, diet coke get's removed from the Earth, so give it back! Dom

Sep 14th, 2002, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 5,461 Offline	Re: Re: Re: I don't have a power steering fan! Quote: Originally posted by Dom *******... If I push this red button, diet coke get's removed from the Earth, so give it back! Dom Go ahead and make my day! I got dinner with the in-laws tomorrow and I have a weeks supply of DC in the garage! KeepingCoolWithThisNewFanOfMineDC There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Sep 15th, 2002, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 46,156 Offline	Hey, wheres that fan located on the engine, I wanna check if I have one ! *Global Moderator*

Sep 15th, 2002, 03:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 663 Offline	You can see it from underneath the front of the car, see a pic on other thread- "problems w the PS fan" under faults & fixes... Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Sep 16th, 2002, 10:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
MiNiGuY MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 808 Offline	ps fan Quote: Originally posted by ezrally No pS fan- excellent I think. It must be early model specific, and it can get hot even in the UK. The more I think about, I'll bet the fan was put on after/when the S was conceived, due due the extra heat generated in the engine compartment and bigger tires to turn etc. And put on all of them. (Ones too?) Maybe some one knows- MINIguy? If memory serves me correctly, then yes ezrally that is exactly what happened. It appeared with the first Cooper S models.

Sep 16th, 2002, 10:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 8,921 Offline	Re: ps fan Quote: Originally posted by MiNiGuY If memory serves me correctly, then yes ezrally that is exactly what happened. It appeared with the first Cooper S models. Damn. Will it make my power steering quieter? I want one if it does! Dom

Sep 16th, 2002, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
MiNiGuY MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 808 Offline	Re: Re: ps fan Quote: Originally posted by Dom Damn. Will it make my power steering quieter? I want one if it does! Dom No, still the same regardless!!.

Sep 16th, 2002, 10:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 8,921 Offline	Re: Re: Re: ps fan Quote: Originally posted by MiNiGuY No, still the same regardless!!. Hmm... I'll resort to a bigger induction kit then Thanks for clearing it up Dom

Sep 16th, 2002, 10:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 12:02 PM Posts: 2,578 Offline	Re: ps fan Quote: Originally posted by MiNiGuY If memory serves me correctly, then yes ezrally that is exactly what happened. It appeared with the first Cooper S models. Anyone know when this started? I have half a mind to stick my head under my Feb. 02 build MINI now... Were the MCSs being built by that time? Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Sep 16th, 2002, 10:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 663 Offline	Re: Re: ps fan Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Anyone know when this started? I have half a mind to stick my head under my Feb. 02 build MINI now... Were the MCSs being built by that time? Harry Harry, I think your Coop will have one...when did S production start? Instead of putting a "plate" under the car, maybe they (MINI?) could make a small screen or guard of some kind that would clip onto the fan area- easier, and to get at the oil drain plug. Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Sep 16th, 2002, 02:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 09:02 AM Posts: 512 Offline	So if they are only really "needed" on the S, would it be possible for Cooper (and One) owners to just "unplug" the fan somehow, and avoid any possible problems in the first place? This seems like an especially viable option in the winter, which luckily also seems to be the time of year most people are worried about. PigLick

Sep 16th, 2002, 03:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 8,921 Offline	Well I suppose you could argue that it isn't really needed, else surely those without would have been subject to a recall? Dom

Sep 16th, 2002, 03:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 06:02 PM Posts: 46,156 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ezrally You can see it from underneath the front of the car, see a pic on other thread- "problems w the PS fan" under faults & fixes... Thanks for that ! *Global Moderator*

Mar 19th, 2005, 07:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
thanos30 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 204 Offline	My Jan '02 build Cooper had a ps cooling fan (which is now missing). '02 Indi Blue Cooper, white wheels and roof w/ US flag

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