fan shrouds

[steves72z]

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

[Arne]

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.

[Inf]

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

[esprist]

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, 2009 by esprist

[Bonzi Lon]

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

[jmark]

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.

[Captain Obvious]

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.

[Casey_z]

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

[Travel'n Man]

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!

[BoldUlysses]

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.

[Captain Obvious]

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?

[Willoughby Z]

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.