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.

 

why repair it, its a fan, replace it.

 

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.

 

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.

 

I think it might be a bit far for me to travel to the places you have mentioned.

Im not particularly interested in getting into a discussion of efans vs clutch fans.

Back to relevance please.......

 

Your on the internet right...

Order it.

 

Nevermind, Its fixed & functioning as a brend new unit all for the measly sum of $20.

the finished product -

 

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.