[V8] viscous fan removal

[Charles Wurts]

That is another can of worms.  But to answer your question, the first 
speed on the electric fan works under the direction of the Climate 
control.  Even before I replaced the radiator, I was not able to bring 
in the next two speeds when the temp guage was between 110 and 120.  
So, I know I have an issue with the electric fan.  However, when the 
radiator was fresh, the cooling system worked much better, meaning it 
stayed below 100 when the weather wasn't helping.  The radiator needs a 
flush 2 years later, but I doubt that would cause the rising temps.  So 
I am thinking it must be the viscous fan clutch.

I need another "roundtoit" for the electric fan puzzle.



On May 4, 2005, at 11:18 PM, Tony and Lillie wrote:

> The first question is, is the electric fan running? It should at 
> higher temps, and whenever the A/C is on.
>
> Tony Hoffman
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Wurts" 
> <cwurts12 at mindspring.com>
> To: "Dustin Carter" <dustin.carter at lycos.com>
> Cc: <v8 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 8:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [V8] viscous fan removal
>
>
> I think I need to attack the fan clutch, but am not absolutely certain.
>  May I ask how one can tell for sure?  My fan is working, but am
> suspect of the speed.  Is an educated guess grounds for replacement?  I
> know I am not getting all three speeds on the electric fan, but my
> temps are getting past 100 already in stop and go traffic on warmer
> days.  The radiator is only 2 years old, as is the Tstat.  Tis the
> season to study the cooling system....
>
>
> On May 4, 2005, at 2:28 PM, Dustin Carter wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> What’s the trick to removing the viscous fan?  No matter how much 
>> force I apply, I can’t seem to get that nut to break free.  I thought 
>> maybe I was turning it the wrong way, but changing directions didn’t 
>> make a bit of difference.  Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dustin
>>
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