I know this topic has been covered in some detail on other threads but I was unable to find (using the search feature) an answer to my specific inquiring.
While riding this weekend, I followed two other Rangers through a water crossing. As fate would have it, my 2014 Ranger 800 EFI cooling fan was the only one that decided to kick on right at that time. As such, the fan hit water and broke a blade. I have noticed no leaks so it would appear that the radiator is intact (fingers crossed). I'm going to pull it all out this afternoon after work to double check.
In either case, the fan will need to be replaced but I'm curious about the best option. I spoke to a services tech at my local Polaris dealership and he mentioned that some general automotive fans (purchasable at auto parts stores) will work if you can find the right size. He also mentioned that this would be a cheaper option.
While riding this weekend, I followed two other Rangers through a water crossing. As fate would have it, my 2014 Ranger 800 EFI cooling fan was the only one that decided to kick on right at that time. As such, the fan hit water and broke a blade. I have noticed no leaks so it would appear that the radiator is intact (fingers crossed). I'm going to pull it all out this afternoon after work to double check.
In either case, the fan will need to be replaced but I'm curious about the best option. I spoke to a services tech at my local Polaris dealership and he mentioned that some general automotive fans (purchasable at auto parts stores) will work if you can find the right size. He also mentioned that this would be a cheaper option.