Kahuna

Thanks for the responses guys

I left the car running and the fan looked ok, so I'm going to keep an eye on it. I'm still a little paranoid, but I'll see how it is over the next few days.

Was that an advisory on the MOT?

 

If you had a service at the same time most places would phone you up and tell you of the problems that need fixing. Putting it as an advisory seems wrong - aren't advisories there to warn you that the car is currently MOT clean but potentially could be an MOT failure in the near future. Failed fans is hardly an MOT failure - surely?

That's what puzzled me, how a part that important could be an advisory.

From the paperwork they did a 'health check' and the fan was mentioned when they were checking the coolant. But they did put the advisory on the MOT, they didn't call and the first I knew about it was when I went to collect the vehicle.

I agree, I am pretty sure cooling fans are not part of an MOT, so this shouldnt be an advisory, just more like friendly advice. They probably noticed the fans didnt kick in and the temp started going up when they were doing the emmisions test.

 

Fans are easy to check, leave car idling and keep an eye on the temp gauge and the fans. They should kick in.

 

They arent cheap to replace mind you!!!!! But a lot cheaper than a blown head gasket as a result of the engine over heating.

I reckon you're right there, they probalby noitced the fans when checking other things.

The last thing I want is damage to my engine

Cheers for the PM Zmanalex! if I need a replacement fan then I know who to go to

Hey, careful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With 4 now, might get up to one post a year at this rate

 

Keep 'em coming

Haha If Im up for the longest time between making posts I'll happily accept the wooden spoon

I could use some help from the friendly people around here

My 350z went in for a service and MOT the other day. It passed but I got the feeling they were trying to rip me off so I need some expert opinions.

Even though it passed, they put an advisory on the paperwork - cooling fans inoperable, require fan motors. So now I'm getting worried.

I've taken it in to my local Nissan dealers for the past 2 services and had no problems before, they've been very helpful. But this time it seemed they were just looking for a chance to land me with a huge bill.

If I've left out any info you need, just ask and I'll fill in the blanks. Thanks in advance

Geoff

Hello everyone!

I've had a 350z for a couple of years now, I signed up here when I first got the car but that was about it. I didn't get into the community or even post any pics

So here's to a second chance and hopefully I can pick up a few tips and tricks from you guys and girls. I've been meaning to get active here, but I kept putting it off.

Anyway I got a service and MOT the other day and passed but I got the feeling they were trying to rip me off so I need some expert opinions. I'll post details in the Technical area and look forward to hearing what you guys have to say

Cheers,

Kahuna aka Geoff

Caught a glimse at a gunmetal 350z heading towards Argos in Milton Keynes about 2.45pm today. Think I saw an 06 plate on it as it went past

Will post some pics of my chilli 350z soon (after i have washed her) Thanks for your warm welcomes

Hello!

My name is Geoff (aka Kahuna) and just found this site so I thought I'd say hi to you all

I've had my 350z for almost 3 weeks and it is suberb