Thanks for your response Peabody. I will probably do the electric fan install in a month (have people visiting shortly and need the car running so would rather leave it in working condition till they leave in case of mishap). Thanks for the link to your overhaul - very useful!
I am considering having my dad make a snorkel out of steel (he is a blacksmith) as he may have some around.
The sportage is like a disease. Everyday I want to do more to it.
JP