RE: Symptoms of a HD Fan Clutch?

From: RayB (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Wed Jan 07 2004 - 23:22:51 EST


Very common. Even happens on my 2000 Grand Cherokee. Could try a new
clutch drive or replace the whole thing with an electric fan.

RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I've got this slightly obnoxious "problem." When I first start my truck,
> the fan clutch is engauged, or at least sure feels like it. It doesn't
> matter if it's 4 degrees or in the 60's (that's all the temp range I've
> experienced since getting it), or if I let it idle and warm up
> partially or
> all the way to normal temps, it's on until I drive it for a block
> or two.
> Sounds like it's trying to suck the Hellas through the grille, and feels
> like it is sucking up about 40 horsepower doing so. <snip>
>
> Travis
> '92 Dak 5.2 4x4



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