Repairing fan clutch
12-17-03, 06:59 PM
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Repairing fan clutch
Ive searched through hundreds of threads about cooling issues & most seem to be due to a non fuctioning fan clutch.
Has anyone attempted to repair one by drilling & refilling?
I have located a source for the viscous silicone fluid (Toyota) & am going to attempt this procedure tonight.
I would like to hear from anybody who has done it before & your results etc.
Cheers.
Has anyone attempted to repair one by drilling & refilling?
I have located a source for the viscous silicone fluid (Toyota) & am going to attempt this procedure tonight.
I would like to hear from anybody who has done it before & your results etc.
Cheers.
12-17-03, 07:14 PM
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Have you seen the prices for a replacement fan clutch?
I called mazda yesterday just for a laugh, $365 +tax = $401.50 Aud
Why wouldnt you refill it if you can, I know ive got better things to spend my money on.
I called mazda yesterday just for a laugh, $365 +tax = $401.50 Aud
Why wouldnt you refill it if you can, I know ive got better things to spend my money on.
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Because you can go to autozone, or advancedauto parts and get a generic brand one for $45 bucks.
Or you could get an electric fan that is much more efficent for like $100 will all parts needed to install.
Or you could get an electric fan that is much more efficent for like $100 will all parts needed to install.
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Originally posted by Cory Simpson
Because you can go to autozone, or advancedauto parts and get a generic brand one for $45 bucks.
Or you could get an electric fan that is much more efficent for like $100 will all parts needed to install.
Because you can go to autozone, or advancedauto parts and get a generic brand one for $45 bucks.
Or you could get an electric fan that is much more efficent for like $100 will all parts needed to install.
Im not particularly interested in getting into a discussion of efans vs clutch fans.
Back to relevance please.......
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I tried that on my 87NA, but it only helped a short time.
Once the bearing seals start to wear out, the bearing lube will continue to dilute the clutch fluid.
You can also get it to bite sooner by bending outward on the bi-metal strap on the front.
Since then, when they wear out, I go electric.
Ford Tarus or Escort fan from salvage yard $15
Basic thermostat & relay $20.
Once the bearing seals start to wear out, the bearing lube will continue to dilute the clutch fluid.
You can also get it to bite sooner by bending outward on the bi-metal strap on the front.
Since then, when they wear out, I go electric.
Ford Tarus or Escort fan from salvage yard $15
Basic thermostat & relay $20.
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