Thomas - The component that turns the fans on is actually the "otterstat", which is the small electrical switch mounted into the coolant pipe on the driver's side. Have you actually measured the temperature of the coolant when the gauge is showing just shy of 220 F? I suspect that many gauges give false readings (high or low). We have a few local cars that show high temperatures, but they just don't *feel* like they are that hot. We are just in the process of introducing our Wings-B-Cool(TM) Adjustable Fan Switch, that allows you to set the fan activation temperature anywhere from 180 F to 240 F with the twist of a knob. Perhaps you'd like to be the first offshore customer for this upgrade? Email me off-List if you'd like further information. Toby Peterson VIN 2248 "Winged1" - with new fan switch installed DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC www.delorean-parts.com --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Thomas Mc Auley <dmc4087@xxxx> wrote: > Hi > My cooling fans arent coming on until the temperature needle is slightly below 220. On a friends De Lorean, the stage at which the fans come on is much lower. Is the thermostat faulty? > The car doesnt overheat, but its very close. The coolant level is normal and there are no leaks. > > Thanks > Thomas Mc Auley > Vin #4087 > Belfast To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/