Jason,
On your truck, the only fan that would have a fighting chance is the Black
Magic 150. With the Flowkooler pump and a bottle of DEI Radiator Relief,
it might be able to handle the load. John Neff and I have already been
down the BM 150 road with our Gen3 318 4x4s and suffice to say, we're back
on the clutch fans (though mine's partly because my BM 150 no longer has
blades, thanks Jon S! :)).
If you're replacing the water pump, it makes sense to me to upgrade at the
same time.
We have (or at least had) a group deal going with Wyckoff Chrysler,
selling over the Internet. I don't have the link handy. Final cost was
$80 or so, shipped - probably about $15 less than you'd pay at the dealer.
Took me 2 weeks to get it in hand, however.
Jason Yates wrote:
> Well, in case I don't get anywhere SOON with Chrysler and my
> cancelled service contract, I'm developing a plan to do the
> work, and more, myself. First, I'm thinking about getting the
> Flowcooler hi-po pump. Anyone using one that can comment? It
> is about $60 more than an OEM replacement, but if it does what
> it says it does and given the lifetime warranty, its probably
> worth it.
>
> I'm also planning on finally putting in the Robert Shaw 330-180
> thermostat. Then, I was looking at what I'd have to remove to
> get the water pump swapped, and thought that with the clutch fan
> removed, I ought to put in an electric one. I've followed the
> posts over the years, but I'm still not certain which model to
> get. Guess it'll come down to price vs. CFM. Dare I ask for
> advice on this?
>
> To do all this, I also finally need to get a service manual.
> Anybody got one available or know where I can get one for a
> decent price? By the way, the reason I'm thinking of dropping
> this much cash at once is that the wife said, "spend whatever
> you need to to get your truck fixed." Sounds like a blank check
> to me. ;) Doesn't a guy need to get the truck higher in the air
> to change the water pump? I mean, as in suspension lift. ;)
>
> =====
> Later,
> JY
> Fairborn, OH '98 CC 5.2L 5spd 4x4 w/prerunner bumper
> Pics -- http://photos.yahoo.com/onebad4x4dak
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