I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee 4.7 and it has one and it is flawless and very quiet. Jim in Waco 99 R/T wants one too!
Marty Galyean wrote:
> I want this on my Dak right now...
>
> Valeo Steering Integrated Hydraulic Fan System Boosts Overall Vehicle Performance
>
> (HDFS) that improves fuel economy, air conditioningperformance and towing capacities, while reducing engine
> compartment operating temperatures. By integrating the HDFS with the power steering pump, the Valeo design
> eliminates the cost, weight and parasitic losses of a separate hydraulic circuit with its own pump. In the Valeo
> design, a common pump powers both the fan and the hydraulic assist to the power steering system. A dual
> displacement motor drives the fan and efficiently
> The maximum air moving power is 20 to 30 times higher than is typicallyavailable from electrically driven fans.
> This gives the engine cooling system a cushion of safety for long, heavy towing. HDFS also allows much better heat
> dissipation for the air conditioning condenser. improved air conditioning performance in comparison to traditional
> engine-driven fan systems. HDFS also temporarily reduces fan power draw during rapid vehicle acceleration. The
> system is currently being used in
> the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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