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Radiator fan roaring

Tiny
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Hello,

I have a problem with the (electric) radiator fan making a nasty roaring noise when the car accelerates - the fan spins faster proportionally to the speed of the car making more noise than the engine. It seems that the problem began when I sprayed a bit of WD-40 into the fan's axle. Is this problem electric (maybe the fan is supposed to be inhibited from spinning freely electrically) or is it just not supposed to be lubricated.

Thank you, Hrvoje


make: Ford
model: Fiesta MK4
year: 1998
mileage: 70 000
engine: 1300 cc
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 AT 3:50 AM

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Tiny
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It is a sealed unit that doesn't require lubrication. With the engine off. And fan off, rock the fan and see if there is any play in the bearing for the fan.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 AT 5:44 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, it's not a fan; I blocked it with rope and the sound remained. You can delete this post and i'll make the new one. Thank you
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Sunday, September 9th, 2007 AT 5:42 AM
Tiny
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No don't make a new post, keep going here.
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Sunday, September 9th, 2007 AT 6:17 AM
Tiny
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Too late. Srry. :(

Thanks for helping.
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Monday, September 10th, 2007 AT 4:29 AM

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