I have a polo radiator & was wondering which size fan do most people use ?

If I measure the radiator top to bottom, a 10 inch fan would seem the best way to go.

Ideally I would like a 'puller' so that I can mount it behind the radiator.

Also, any advice on the best fan for the job or are the £24 eBay cheap'os fine ?

Cheers - Andy

Cheap ones don't push/pull nearly as much air as a proper one. You can always tell the difference between peoples cars. The more expensive ones are faster and switch off much quicker than my cheap ebay ones.

I Bought a 12" 120w one for mine (VW303) Polo Rad, works fine and good quality. Dont get the 80w version


Stoney Racing on Ebay

[Edited on 29/9/14 by tims31]

[Edited on 29/9/14 by tims31]

We used a pair of SPAL 5" fans as used on Aprilia superbikes on our Phoenix. Paid £10 for one and £8 for the other.

I re-used the old Sierra fan on mine.

We used a polo fan, cheap as chips, reversible, easy to mount
Got ours on fleabay around £4. perfect.

I have an 11" spal fitted to mine just fits.

Cheers for the reply, I might look out for a polo one then, it hadn't crossed my mind !

It might be a better option, especially if it has a cowling etc to bolt straight onto the lugs on my polo rad, nice & simple.

If not, I'm liking the idea of the bike fans too, that mount looks very nice on yours spyder.

[Edited on 30/9/14 by Andybarbet]

Got one for a tenner from scrappy - chopped it to fit my polo - 2 speed as well all good never a problem..

VW Gti Rad Fans & new core

polo rad vw gti fittings

I'm going to check on my Saab 95, im going to break the whole car so of it will fit I will use it on the kit build :-)