Did 72 &73 Zs come stock with fan shrouds????

Steve, you originally posted this question in the Front Page News forum, which is restricted (moderated). I moved it here and approved it so that it can be seen and answered.

I can't say for sure about the '72-73s, but the '70-71s definitely did not.

My 03/72 240Z did not come with a fan shroud.

My 03/72 240Z did not come with a fan shroud.

It was an option for AC installed car. Factory metal one was even on the factory parts book, and it fits just below little fin. I have metal one on mine, but I like MSA aftermarket plastic one better becuase it is lighter and solid piece while factory was welded parts that could rust.

Esprist

Edited June 22, 200915 yr by esprist

The non a/c 73 did not have a shroud except for the little finger saver on top, however the original radiator does have capture nuts welded in place to hold a shroud.

Bonzi Lon

Steve, you originally posted this question in the Front Page News forum, which is restricted (moderated). I moved it here and approved it so that it can be seen and answered.

I can't say for sure about the '72-73s, but the '70-71s definitely did not.

I was wondering if my '71 was missing the shroud.

It was an option for AC installed car.

Does that hold true for all years?

My non-A/C 77 doesn't have a shroud either and I assumed it was tossed by a previous owner.

I have a 280z rad in my 72 240z

I found a cowl at a swap meet for 20 bucks.

Solved my cooling issues completely.

Casey

Step number one is to pull your radiator and have it rodded and boiled. Give it a good paint job (except for the fins). That is usually the main problem with a car running a little warm or hot. It's amazing how much sludge can be in your water jackets in your engine. A true flush may help also. Once you got the water moving freely in your engine you may decide against the shroud. I installed on for looks more than function. It really did not drop my running temp much at all but I had already accomplished the above to-do list. You may want to do some searches on the topic and get some other folks thought process on that.

Keep us posted!

My 7/72 240 w/dealer-installed factory air (since removed) did not come with a fan shroud.

I have the fiberglass MSA one floating around the garage somewhere. I used it for a while back in the day, but it didn't seem to make a difference in terms of operating temp, and I put it on for appearance more than anything else anyway. The ironic thing is that I never really liked the appearance either, since the top of the shroud makes the little metal fan shield tab attached to the top of the rad redundant.

Still wondering if my 77 is supposed to have a fan shroud.

Anyone know if it only coming with A/C cars applies to all years?

Still wondering if my 77 is supposed to have a fan shroud.

Anyone know if it only coming with A/C cars applies to all years?

Car Parts Manual shows "optional-A/C" for the '77, as well as for the L26.