Eurovan V6-2800cc 2.8L (AES) (2000)
Fan Blade: Customer Interest
Cooling System - Radiator Fan Damage
Group: 19
Number: 04-01
Date: Feb. 6, 2004
Subject:
Radiator Fan, Damage Due to Improperly Supporting
Radiator Assembly Tipped Forward for Service
Model(s):
EuroVan, Rialta
1998 --> 2003
Condition
Radiator fan damage caused by improperly supporting the radiator assembly when repairs require the radiator to be tipped forward.
Service
When repairs require that the radiator assembly to be tipped forward as shown see the CAUTION below.
CAUTION!
DO NOT prop (hold the assembly in the tipped position) using any device that presses against the radiator assembly or radiator fan assemblies
-arrow- as shown.
Doing so may cause cracks (which may or may not be immediately visible) in the tan(s) which over time may lead to failure of the fan blades.
This in turn may lead to engine failure due to lack of cooling.
A special tool is under development and will be available soon.