Okay so sitting in stop/go traffic over the weekend (while visiting N/E USA) reminded me that I really need to get the fan clutch replaced. So I poke around on line and I seen a bunch of fan clutches that all have no difference in description, but range in price from like $49 to $120?!? For example Performance Auto lists 8 different choices for my D (2000 / 5.9 / 4wd).

So which do I pick? While I do no presently tow anything, I PLAN to get a camper of some kind to tow behind once I save enough. So I want to get the right fan for that job now.... but I am fairly poor so I really need a good value.
Thanks!

 

Advace has a severe duty clutch for $50. atleast where I live at that price....

But I didn't seem to do anymore than my stock clutch that had 130K on it....

 

Considering mine is non-functional right now, it better do more then mine does.

 

VydorScope,

Choosing the right fan clutch can mean everything. I'll clue you in on my experience. I bought a severe heavy duty clutch. Most expensive model. Spent $100 from NAPA. This sucker roars alot! Which makes sense as this is a super severe duty clutch. A friend of mine got his replaced also but he went for the cheapo clutch. His clutch is nowhere near as load and dis-engages much earlier. I would have to say that the cheapo clutch would be the way to go for the every day driver and with light towing. Save you some gas mileage and gives back more engine power and LESS noise.

If I had known this, I would have bought the cheapo clutch so I won't have to deal with the ROARING noise!

 

Kensai... by cheapo you mean like the $50 one at most places? For example...

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=176&PTSet=A
or
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=176&PTSet=A

And just what is the dif between them?

Thanks!

 

Vydorscope,

Check out this link. This may help you in knowing the prices of the clutches. The only thing in price difference for the similar clutch is the direction of rotation.

http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/dod...an_clutch.html