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Old 10-24-01, 07:08 PM
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Bad radiator fan clutch?
How do I check to know if my rad. fan clutch is bad?


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When the motor is hot you should feel resistance when you try to spin the fan.
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Old 10-24-01, 07:31 PM
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You're welcome. If your car is an 86-88 and your fan clutch is bad I think I have one lying around.
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Yep it is bad.
How much do you want for the clutch?
Where are you located?

I'm in Venice Florida.

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Send me a pm or an e-mail at jfrederi@juno.com .
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