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Chat Area => Omega Gallery => Topic started by: omega3000 on 08 January 2012, 19:24:12
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What started out as just a replacement rad had turned out to be a bit more in depth ::)
HBV valve done but then i had to replace the rad/then the condenser was falling to bits :o
First off as well was the anti roll bar bushes..under the gold paint .
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/Photo0010.jpg)
Got rid of some weight and junked the condenser and fans ...quite heavy these items
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/Photo0008.jpg)
Now plenty of room to gain access to the aux belt and next on the list ...cambelt ::)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/Photo0009.jpg)
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Those 2 fans in front are the cooling fans... ...best ensure they go back in ;D
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Those 2 fans in front are the cooling fans... ...best ensure they go back in ;D
Took the words right out of my mouth!! ;D
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Whats the fan at the back of the main rad for then ?
Just as well there easy enough to get back in ;D
Cant work out why there is 3 fans ...i thought these 2 were for the condenser ?
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3 cooling fans ? I guess this is normal ???????
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Anyone ? ? ? ? ?
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Anyone ? ? ? ? ?
Yes, all three are used for engine cooling it required. :y :y
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Ok thanks andy , no hassle to replace them i just thought they were for the air con rad only so i was going to leave them off as ive done away with the air con .
Cheers :y
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funny topic,..
Keep them off mate, They are aircon rad fans, which also helps air get through to the main rad fan.
If youve removed the aircon and rad, then you need to remove these too as they are not needed. the main rad has its own fan.
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funny topic,..
Keep them off mate, They are aircon rad fans, which also helps air get through to the main rad fan.
If youve removed the aircon and rad, then you need to remove these too as they are not needed. the main rad has its own fan.
Bang on the money with no aircon you dont need the aircon fans :y
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I have had my air con rads removed now for two years without any issue's, as said if you have removed your aircon then you can keep the aircon rads off but upto you.
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The aircon rad and fans restrict airflow to the main rad, which is why omega v6's run so hot all the time, Removing the aircon rad and fans is one of the best mods you can do, Engine temps are perfect after this and run nice and cool.
Mines been done for a couple years too, along with my brothers, dads and everyone else i know with omega's have done the same.
Keep them off and youll see for yourself ;)
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The aircon rad and fans restrict airflow to the main rad, which is why omega v6's run so hot all the time, Removing the aircon rad and fans is one of the best mods you can do, Engine temps are perfect after this and run nice and cool.
Mines been done for a couple years too, along with my brothers, dads and everyone else i know with omega's have done the same.
Keep them off and youll see for yourself ;)
Well i never :o :o :o :o :o im going to rip them out now , i had to make a make shift bar to hold the air con rad fans hold up as the rubber grometts were shot . I did wonder why these 2 fans were needed without my air condenser ::) aid cooling it will ...nice to know you have done this mod and passed on the info :y :y :y :y
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But it might get warm outside and you will need your Aircon ;D
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But it might get warm outside and you will need your Aircon ;D
Just open the window ;D ;D
It never gets that warm in the UK :D
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The aircon rad and fans restrict airflow to the main rad, which is why omega v6's run so hot all the time, Removing the aircon rad and fans is one of the best mods you can do, Engine temps are perfect after this and run nice and cool.
Mines been done for a couple years too, along with my brothers, dads and everyone else i know with omega's have done the same.
Keep them off and youll see for yourself ;)
Well i never :o :o :o :o :o im going to rip them out now , i had to make a make shift bar to hold the air con rad fans hold up as the rubber grometts were shot . I did wonder why these 2 fans were needed without my air condenser ::) aid cooling it will ...nice to know you have done this mod and passed on the info :y :y :y :y
Lol no worries mate, sorry you had to make a bar etc to hold them in for no reason ::)
Least you know now though, Have you removed the aircon pump too? If not,.. Remove it and fit a cavalier v6 aux belt from a non aircon model, means its one less pump/pulley the engine has to turn ;)
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Air condenser is in the bin , all fell to bits at the bottom ...never used air con even when i had it . Get enough draft from the
missus :-X
;D
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or you can just buy a belt for non-aircon
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The aircon rad and fans restrict airflow to the main rad, which is why omega v6's run so hot all the time, Removing the aircon rad and fans is one of the best mods you can do, Engine temps are perfect after this and run nice and cool.
Mines been done for a couple years too, along with my brothers, dads and everyone else i know with omega's have done the same.
Keep them off and youll see for yourself ;)
Already fitted a non air con belt , bypassed the pump :y
Well i never :o :o :o :o :o im going to rip them out now , i had to make a make shift bar to hold the air con rad fans hold up as the rubber grometts were shot . I did wonder why these 2 fans were needed without my air condenser ::) aid cooling it will ...nice to know you have done this mod and passed on the info :y :y :y :y
Lol no worries mate, sorry you had to make a bar etc to hold them in for no reason ::)
Least you know now though, Have you removed the aircon pump too? If not,.. Remove it and fit a cavalier v6 aux belt from a non aircon model, means its one less pump/pulley the engine has to turn ;)
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or you can just buy a belt for non-aircon
Already bypassed the pump , fitted a non air con belt :y :y
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Nice one, your sorted then 8) :y
lol @ the missus ;D
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I will be when i dump the fans , easy enough to take out as the lack of condenser makes easy access . That just leaves that humungous air breather for the air box that needs re routing at some point ...Anyone moved this ?
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The air intake in the grill? Ive kept mine and added a second air feed cut into the bottom of the airbox. best option!
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The air intake in the grill? Ive kept mine and added a second air feed cut into the bottom of the airbox. best option!
Yea ive heard of that mod , are you running standard air filter in the air box or K&N/ aftermarket :y
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Standard air filter changed on a regular basis, normally no different to a K&N as long as the standard is always new/clean.
The second air feed ive done is 3" all the way to the front grill next to the standard intake, noticed quite a nice little gain just from this, More responsive. Can get some pics at weekend if wanted
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Standard air filter changed on a regular basis, normally no different to a K&N as long as the standard is always new/clean.
The second air feed ive done is 3" all the way to the front grill next to the standard intake, noticed quite a nice little gain just from this, More responsive. Can get some pics at weekend if wanted
Cheers yes that would be great .
What pipe did you use for the second feed :y
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Wow, just wow! Can't get over the stance, looks really great man!
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never used air con even when i had it . Get enough draft from the missus :-X
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