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If you look at the design you can see why, it's not a "typical" bladed fan that could indeed run backwards, it's basically a centrifugal pump with vanes in the cylinder that "catch" the air and make it more efficient.
Running backwards it's still a centrifugal pump but the vanes make it extremely inefficient. And I expect the geometry of the air intake and outlet ducts contribute to making air only flow one way.
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As my fan has been playing up for ages now (nearly 3 years on and off, see: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13248 ) I've ordered one of these (from Poland!).
They're a Chinese copy obviously but I'll keep the original anyway and see if it can be refurbished. I might also look at constructing an "adapter" for the lead, rather than cutting the plug off the old one. Though it might be possible to just disassemble the plug if the contacts at the end of the wires are the same design.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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IIRC the connectors are all fairly accessible with the bonnet open so I should be able to test any adapter quite easily before fitting and make sure it's spinning the right way.
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Suppose it’s too optimistic to assume d3 wipers would fit the d2 as well? because that would solve a whole heap of spare parts issue
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I'd be shocked if the entire assembly is the same, but it may be that parts of it are the same? There's a D3 at my local junkyard currently. I may go take a look at it again.
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Far too optimistic I'm afraid. I think all of it is different, although it may be possible to adapt the motor with some tinkering. I need to take another look at one.
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The motor arrived and I’ve managed to get it fitted, it was £65 delivered and a cheap Chinese copy as mentioned but I doubt the car will last much longer so it’s good enough for me. Fits perfect runs quiet and kicks out more air than before, although mine was worn out. will post some pics up when i get chance
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Ah rats. Shame, I can see shortages of wiper units finishing off what the gearboxes don’t. At least we can replace the blower motor with a bit of wiring tinkering which is a start!
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Wiper mechanisms are on my list of things to re-engineer, as soon as I get time...
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