SPAL cooling fan for XB12R

[firebolt_ru]

Hello!
Does anybody know what SPAL fan model is used on XB12R 2005? So that i could replace the fan itself without replacing the whole assembly. There should be something compatible and easily accessible for autos etc. Need to know before removing because i have to do it in one step remove-replace-install. Here in Russia the assembly costs 500$ at HD service for order only. Anyway don't want to wait for months.
Thanks a lot!

 

[wolfo68]

send me a pm as a reminder and I'll check the model number on my spare and see if I can come up with a compatible one.

 

[JOEL9]

I googled Spal fans and came up with this, maybe worth a try...

SPAL RUS LLC - Sales office and warehouse
Avenue Sofiyskaya 66, liter A.
192289 Sankt-Petersburg - RUSSIA
Web site: www.spalrus.com
E-mail: [email protected]

 

[wolfo68]

their website

I'm assuming ours is a 4" fan, but I'm not entirely sure

I'll still check later for you.

 

[buellxb9rs]

I've got a used one I could sell you, from an '07 model xb12

 

[wolfo68]

xb9rs, I think he's looking for the reference because he's in Russia and he doesn't want to wait for it to ship.

 

[buellxb9rs]

I know, but if he can't find anything it beats buying from the dealer.

 

[wolfo68]

true [up]

 

[EricZ]

The SPAL number on the XB fan is VA48-A101-46S but that corresponds to the proprietary unit only available through Buell.

Here is a link to a SPAL fan that has a very similar part number and size and the 3 screw motor mounting is also similar: http://www.spalautomotive.com/files/assiali/catalogues/VA37-A101-46S.pdf

The fan blade is molded onto the motor shaft so you would have to be extra careful removing the fan and possibly use epoxy or something similar to reattach it to a new motor.

 

[firebolt_ru]

Thanks a lot to everyone!
Especially for that part number. Local SPAL asked to call tomorrow.
Seems to be 130 mm.(by blades). Somehow thought to remove those 3 screws and replace the fan assembly.. or brushes? ) Am i wrong? Really need to remove it to see
I'd prefer VA31-A101-46A - it has greater airflow.
Don't want a used one - mine is 7500 miles old and dying - seem to be unfortunate enough.

Hm, it works sometimes without touching it.

 

[buellxb9rs]

My '03 had 25k before the fan went out. New one has almost 20k and no problems.

 

[firebolt_ru]

Those SPAL part numbers x-y-z mean: x - body, y - motor, z - blades. Blades A - sucking, S - blowing.
So the nearest will be VA31-A101-46S - it has paired spokes - more likely to OEM. Think i could cut the spokes and fix new inner part somehow with epoxy or whatever, if it cannot be disassembled. Rather tricky - damned spokes are misplaced! And small SPALs are rare [mad]
Well, it still can run [cool], but still have not installed a heat barrier adhesive - will be HOT times.

 

[firebolt_ru]

Actually, did anybody unscrew those 3 screws on the rear? Is the motor retracted, well, together with the blades molded onto the shaft? Or it is only a cover?[confused]

 

[firebolt_ru]

Just to conclude the topic. Removed it finally, saw it working from battery, installed back (well, it is not serviceable indeed). Installed a switch that shortens pin 6 to ground to control it manually

Was happy to hear it working, BUT after running the engine for awhile and trying to run the fan - it didn't start! Starts only when you touch it, runs some time, changing the speed, then stops. Always thought that it SHOULD work in such erratic manner - slow-fast-slow... reflecting the temp in real time. So, it's faulty when it's hot! A new one will be 200$ from ASB - better than 500$.

By the way, wrapped its back with ThermoTec (just in case) - well, that's toooo late. And not sure it helps at all. To use a Peltier cooler to cool down the cooling fan?[confused]

 

[Frapella]

VA48-A101-46S

Available at https://www.spalventilatoren.nl/
Delivery within Europe.

 

[Frapella]

For delivery within Europe https://www.spalventilatoren.nl/

 

[Cooter]

Hopefully he got it fixed! 6 years is a long time to fix a fan.....:sorrow:

 

[njloco]

That's about how long it might take me !