Hi guys,

Can you please review the pictures of my radiator fan ('76 280z) and let me know if I should replace it with a new one from zcardepot? I am seeing some cracks and am afraid the fan can explode taking out my radiator and my hall sensor which is sitting within a few millimeters from it. The fan clutch is showing some resistance while free moving it.

I'd like to stick with the mechanical one since it has been cooling my car pretty well. I have a stock fan shroud.

Thanks!

I don't know anything about ZCD's fans (no link provided) but @Terrapin Z might have an original fan in good condition. Yours does look in bad shape, although I've never heard of a plastic Datsun fan exploding.

That's what I thought. Thanks!

1 hour ago, Zed Head said:

I don't know anything about ZCD's fans (no link provided) but @Terrapin Z might have an original fan in good condition. Yours does look in bad shape, although I've never heard of a plastic Datsun fan exploding.

Here is the link for the fan blade at ZCD. I have always felt their shipping was kind of high priced, but that would also be part of the price.

I would be about half of that price but it would be a used fan. I would check for cracks if interested but all will show some wear.

They show an 8 blade and I have seen 7 blade fans as well.

Z Car Depot Inc

Cooling Fan Blade Radiator OEM 240Z 260Z 280Z

Fan Blade Mechanical OEM 240Z 260Z 280Z - 200-460 (). New OEM plastic fan blade for Datsun 240Z -260Z-280Z 1970-78.

I checked the parts site and it looks like Nissan new might be available. You never know.

Also stumbled across this "Motor Fan" option. Electric. Never knew.

https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/engine-280z/water-pump-fan/11

https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-blade-fan~21060-n3600.html

The motor fan assembly includes a coolant hose fitting and temperature switch.

Datsun Z Motor Fan L28E (Option)

Thanks, ordered one.