{"product_id":"coupling-viscous-engine-cooling-186536","title":"Coupling - Viscous - Engine Cooling for Discovery 1 (1989 – 1998) EFI - 17inch 11 Blade Fan (Up to LA081990) – ETC1260","description":"\u003cp\u003eETC1260 is a viscous fan coupling for Land Rover V8 and VM Diesel engines, designed to connect the 17-inch, 11-blade cooling fan to the water pump hub. The viscous unit uses a silicone fluid-filled chamber to vary fan speed relative to engine temperature, reducing parasitic drag when cooling demand is low. A failed coupling - indicated by overheating at idle, excessive fan noise, or a fan that spins freely when cold - should be replaced promptly to prevent engine damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with the 17-inch, 11-blade fan configuration specific to early Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the original viscous coupling - no modification required for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets OEM fitment specifications for vehicles up to chassis number LA081990 on Discovery 1 EFI variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the fan blade assembly and water pump bearing when replacing this coupling, as wear is often concurrent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Discovery 1 V8 EFI (1989–1998, up to LA081990), Range Rover Classic V8 (3.5L twin carb and EFI), and Range Rover Classic VM Diesel (2.4L and 2.5L), all with 17-inch, 11-blade fan setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure about fitment? Feel free to get in touch at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thomasperformance.co.uk\"\u003einfo@thomasperformance.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allmakes 4x4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55820559122776,"sku":"ETC1260","price":58.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/0070\/6392\/files\/ETC1260-600x600.jpg?v=1758865204","url":"https:\/\/thomasperformance.co.uk\/products\/coupling-viscous-engine-cooling-186536","provider":"Thomas Performance Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}