Thermofan noise

[AuSpec Vr4]

Hey guys,

recently i have got my rvr running with a new 2.0l and have noticed that not only is my thermofan really noisy like dry bearings, but it also wont turn off once its activated, it will run until i turn the car off. I believe a faulty thermoswitch is the problem but as for the noisy thermofan, has anyone pulled these apart and see if there are bearings inside etc? or am i up for a new/replacement thermofan?

On a side note, where do you guys get your oxygen sensors, ebay has them listed for $130+ but really dont want to spend that much on a stock o2 sensor. I was mistaken that a 2g dsm/ TEL oxygen sensor would fit but when it turned up it was a 4 wire, rvr's do not have the need for heated oxygen sensors. What cars use the exact same oxygen sensors for us? as rockauto usually stocks lots of parts i need but not for rvr, and they have good prices.

Thanks, Brock

 

[Ian91]

I got a 2 wire O2 sensor from autopro, was under 100 try there is you have one around?

 

[White Knight]

Repco generic,around $80. Still have the box floating around somewhere if required for numbers but i juat asked for a generic 2 wire job. Works fine.

 

[4piknup]

You can delete the heater wires and use your old plug. Plenty of google leads on how to do it.
Wont bother it any.

 

[4piknup]

I have rebuilt heater fans. Not much to them. Easy to replace/grease bearings inside. Thermo fans wont be much different.

 

[AuSpec Vr4]

Great, thanks! Good info!