Engine fan is not running when A/C is on. It does come on and off for coolant. So A/C gets too hot and doesn't cool.

Any idea where the relay would be to activate? Is it temp controlled or on all the time when A/C on? Is there a fuse for it?

Thanks

Bob

Why did prior owner change head gasket? Probably same issue. Did oil sample say anything about coolant in oil? Or fuel in oil? With all the things wrong, I wouldn't even drive it. probably needs head pulled again and new gasket, maybe it is warped or cracked. Possibly got overheated. Maybe there is ...

Did you find the problem??
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