[duckdive]

How to "worst case scenario" force open or remove radiator vents on fans?
So I'm leaving on a roadtrip that I have had planned for a while... can't be missed.
One of my radiator fan vents will not open.  I can drive, and the temp seems a bit higher than normal (in between red dots in image).  Normally, I'd be at the line below those.
In a worst case scenario...
has anybody forced open the vents or completely removed the vents?
If so can you please advise on how you did it (mounting points, tools required)?  And discuss any effects by doing this?

[greaseworks]

Very simple: remove the thermo actuator in the center of the two fans. It is mounted to the shroud with two bolts, 8mm head iirc. Once you remove this simple clock the vents to the open position and they stay put due to being under spring tension.




Justin
2000 EVW 1.9l TDI
5-spd Syncro