8.1 aux cooling fans

[JnGOnTheGo]

Anyone know if the 2 aux cooling fans in front of the radiator are Workhorse specific or if they are a standard fan? Seems one of mine is frozen and does not turn freely.

Any tricks to replacing? Looks pretty straight forward.

Thanks,

[oemtech]

The Workhorse number is W8000087...

There is no direct replacement that I know of. But, I bet you could find one if you took the old one to a good auto parts supplier.

Hayden makes low profile fans.

[Clay L]

I don't know if they still use fusible links on the fans or not, but if they do, it very well may be open because of high current draw by the locked motor.

[Daysu47]

Jim, had the same problem on my coach. Went through the steps to research, found this........

OEM fan unit cost, depending where you find it, over $240 EACH!!! Not a good choice! Also the factory fans are hard to find in my area.

From a previous poster on irv2.com, found that the Hayden 12" fan fit right in the stock housing.

From memory......

1. Remove fan unit from radiator.
2. Buy 2 Hayden 12" fans from auto parts store: I paid $68.00 apiece from Kragen.
3. Remove old fan motors from each housing assembly, cut old wire connections and put them on new fan motors. Fan motors fit perfectly. Wire color coding is the same.
4. Test on bench.
5. Re-install assembly.

I think it took me about an hour to replace.

For more information, use Search, and use "cooling fans".

Hope this helps.

David

[DancinCampers]

Here is the post I made in April

A/C Condenser Fan repair