should I remove the fan in front of the radiator?

[Poodles]

Not pleasing me lol, but it makes no sense to replace a fan that is more than likely just fine besides not being hooked up...

 

[Dylan JZ]

it's heavy, has surface rust, and is 23yrs old.. and at this point, I feel like anything I can do to Poodles in order to irk him will make me happy. though my very existence probably does a better job..

I'll probably still put it back in with a thermostat though.. if not, aftermarket for a small job such as the one that fan provided doesn't really bother me.