Fan housing mounted behind the radiator on ducatto 2016 loose

Hi all.
I was under my van yesterday looking at oil filter as I was going to try change the oil and I accidentally touch the fan housing which moved and a further look tells me it appears to be only supported at the top and swings loose like it’s just hinged on the top I’m wondering is this normal as would have thought it should be fixed solidly to prevent any movement .
Any thoughts from more knowledgeable folk please
Stay safe
Smc

It’s Fiat Ducato 130 2016 .
The movement is at the bottom of the fan housing ,it swings like a hinge moment ,u can move it back forward about one inch ,it seems secure at the top end ,perhaps it’s designed this way I don’t know.
Stay safe all
Smc

From my observations it looks like a complete one piece plastic unit which is positioned directly behind the radiator with the fan mounted in the centre of the plastic unit .
No bolt holds are visible
No place I can see where clips could have been fitted .
It more looks like it was stuck or glued originally but I could be wrong .
I have put a self tapping screw in the bottom of the plastic housing with an L shaped shelp support bracket and put a cable tie on the bracket and fastened it to the front undercarriage.
Hoping I did the right thing ,it’s secured it now tight not moving but hoping I haven’t created new problem
Any advice welcomed
Stay safe
Smc

I’m a bit surprised that you haven’t had more info coming your way on this. It’s a very common base machine. I wouldn’t get committed to doing anything radical yet. I feel a comphrensive answer is coming soon

Hi Davy.
Thanks for the photos appreciated.
I guess I must go under again and have closer as I didn’t see that lug on mine but my observation and eyes may not be the best and it is quite tight underneath.
I look tomorrow spin the fan and see if there is a lug I can slot the housing into hopefully as I’m comfortable with the cable tie. Solution.
Thanks all great help.
Rgds
Smc

Hi Davy.
I see clear now from u last photo and ur good description they way it is supposed to be fixed in place.
Today it’s been bucket down so can’t get underneath until it gets bit dry.
I will let u know my findings as I think ur correct it was most likely never fitted properly from day one or the lug to lock into is just not there.
May thanks again for ur time and effort as I’m unhappy with what I done with the cable tie to secure it.
Will let u know the outcome.
Rgds
Smc

My van also has two radiators. The large one is rearmost on my van and is (I assume) my conventional engine radiator. There is a smaller one in front of the large one which I always assumed was part of an auxiliary heater circuit which I have mounted on the floor of the van behind the drivers seat. Immediately behind the bigger radiator there are 2 fans mounted side by side. It is the back of the housing that has the plastic lug which locates into the crosspiece. This amounts to the total of my technical and mechanical knowledge so I will have to defer to any one else on the forum with expertise.

Perhaps a phone call to a dealer or even a fiat dealer may throw some light on the mystery. The fiat owners forum may be worth asking. Free and fairly friendly it might provide an answer until you can perhaps even visit a Fiat dealer.

https://www.fiatforum.com/

The other course of action (when movement is permitted ) would be to chat to Donaghey’s of Letterkenny and perhaps arrange a visit. They have the advantage of being both Motorhome dealers and a Fiat professional franchise. You don’t indicate where you are based but you can stay overnight at their location and you can extend your stay to spend time in Donegal which is jumping with places to overnight.

I have attached a photo of the radiator positioning in my van facing the back of the engine bay of course. Can’t see to get a photo behind the radiator.





I dare say a bit more digging will get you an answer.

Davy

Thanks for the information Baguette, always good to get a bit more knowledge on the Motorhome. I would give you a like but you have already given yourself one!!

Davy

Do come back when you get an explanation or a solution, even if it is later in the year.

Good luck.

Davy

Thanks for the update. I assume you are on the continent since you mention language barrier. Good luck and stay safe.

Davy

Portugal yes Almancil

Hi ken .
I’m in Almancil
Small camping but has ok wifi toilet showers ,nice young couple.,right beside town .quiet secure.
Give us shout if ur heading this way.
Stay safe
Patrick

Ken if ur coming from the tesco end heading into town turn left in centre figourel.
Satay safe
Smc