It's the nature of the beast sometimes. Switch to a Viper fan kit, and you'll never have to deal with that again--- plus your AC will work awesome when you start the truck up (vs. blowing warm air on hot days until you get moving).
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
619-274-1292
---- Chris Reck <chris92@insightbb.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Since this is my third one, I should explain myself. I have 120,000 miles
> on the truck and finally have decided to get a bunch of things done that
> I've been needing to do.
>
> Eight months ago, I had the cluch fan replaced because the belt tensioner
> went bad and messed up the bearings/seals, whatever (It was leaking pretty
> badly). None of the other belt drive components have gone bad so far; but
> I'm watching the water pump and AC closely (more on this later).
>
> Ever since the clutch fan was replaced with an aftermarket (non-OEM) model,
> I have noticed that it seems to always be engaged until I hit 35-45 MPH.
> Once I slow down, it would be back again until I hit the magical speed. If
> I floor it above 45 MPH, I don't hear anything but the exhaust.
>
> Do I have a bad fan clutch or is this just a sign of how the aftermarket fan
> clutch should work? The shop I had it done in said this is normal; but it's
> definitely not how it used to be.
>
> On a trip in March across Wyoming, it would be roaring when starting up...
> even though the truck was at temperature for the last 4 hours driving.
>
> I can use any help in my argument against the shop to replace it with an OEM
> model that works properly.
>
> Thanks!
>
> P.S. They won't even tell me the model and Manf. of the one they put on.
>
> Chris Reck
> Bloomington, IL
>
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
> Shaved and polished V8 TB, Autolite 3923, 195 Thermostat, 7.5mm Bosch plug
> wires,
> Custom K&N 6x9 air intake, Rancho RSX shocks, Pioneer full audio system,
> BF Goodrich 32x11.5r15 T/A KO tires
>
>
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