I have read various threads regarding removing the main viscous cooling fan from the front of the engine. With the Electric fan already there controlled by the ECU it sounds like a good idea. I do question if removing the fan would be such a good idea in a hot climate so can I ask has anyone removed their fan and subsequently ran their car in very hot conditions, High 30c`s to 40c`s? Any dramas? 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
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I don't think that I would recommend removing the fan and not replacing it with something a bit more suitable....

Have you seen this http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic33044....ectric+fan

And there is a lot of info in Pete's literary master piece http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic24082.html
The fan section starts on page 5!

The only other word of caution concerns the temp gauge.... it only reads what the ECU thinks you what to see, and it will allow the engine to get extremely hot before moving, I have fitted an extra temp gauge, that reads real time, so it goes up and down like a yoyo , but at least i can tell when I'm pushing the engine too hard when towing, would strongly recommend if you are going to do away with the fan  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
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I think I have got the wrong end of the stick, I though the existing electric fan was enough on the TD6 in colder climates and the addition of Jag fans needed on the V8 only. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
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No your right, there are some peep's who are running TD6's without the viscous fan........ but they aren't doing heavy towing or living in a country where snow is something that's only seen in pictures While I imagine that it would cope during colder months down under, I wouldn't rate your chances during the summer  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
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Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!

Well thats sort of why I asked the question. I had a quick squint through rave and it appears the electric fan on the TD6 comes on gradually in steps, voltage controlled, Temp sender in head
When the EGR thermostat on my car was stuck open the car never got up to temp at all so it appears the engine runs pretty cool. My viscous coupling works so I presume the fan is only spinning without much force. I wont be taking a chance unless I hear some brave soul has done it, 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

That's why I added one of these

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As miggit says, I'd fit a temp gauge and also fit a lower temp thermostat, I think the TD6 uses a standard size one so you should be able to put a lower temp one in cheap enough. Pete
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I ran my TD6 in brisbane without my fan due to it being stuck in all the time, i had it connected to my hawkeye and the guys are right the dash guage hardly moves but after a klm or so the temp was scarily high, bought a new fan in the end, even the condensor fan could bring the temp down at low speeds. was a warm day but i wouldnt especially where you are 03 TD6 vogue....Epsom, very nice
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Thanks for the info. I will leave well alone. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone