Bernd, Any word about the flowkooler waterpump for the 4.7L yet?
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In article <000201c134f4$eceb4230$040aa8c0@homenet.com>, bernd@texas.net
("Bernd D. Ratsch") wrote:
>
> Flowkooler Waterpump, DEI, and a 180 T'Stat.
>
> Be careful with the Flex-Fans...they're notorious for letting loose and
> flying through radiators or hood. (Happened to me a long time ago...and
> at 4000rpm.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of K. Spence
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 10:38 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Old waterpump/fan on newer dak?
>
>
> OK, I am tired of the stupid liquid-clutch fan on my truck. The thing
> makes way too much noise and never seems to un-lock. I live in Vegas
> and the a/c is on 24/7, and I am tired of the fan sucking 10-15HP while
> I am doing 60mph.
>
> I was wondering if a water pump from an old 318 would bolt up, and still
> use the serpentine, but then use a standard flex-fan. Anyone tried
> this?
>
> The electrical fan is a no-go too. Once the air gets over 90, you can't
> idle with the a/c on without overheating.
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
>
> 93 CC 318
>
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