New member, first post! Figured I'd stop by and say hi.

I currently own a 2001 Ram 1500 ST with 212K on the clock. About to list it for sale and start driving my wife's 2002 Durango SXT 2wd with 178K on the clock. Both vehicles run well, but the Durango has the infamous high rev that I've been reading about. Prolly the fan clutch. Have to go through the receipts to be sure though.

Anyways, HI!

 

Let me be the first to say Hi and welcome.


Just FYI, there is a video in the DYI sticky at the top of the page that shows you how to tell if your fan clutch is bad or noe.

 

Thanks Old School! I do believe it's been changed already, but I think I opted for the HD one. That may be why it's a bit loud. I'll check the link to TS and I'll look through my receipts for clarification though.

SJ02

 

I was tired of dealing with my fan clutch so I just replaced it with an electric fan. No more sounding like a jet taking off

 

LOL I do get a few stares!

SJ02

 

I personally don't mind the jet take-off... I live less than 10 miles from the airport so nobody here really takes notice to it...

 

Yeah, but it bugged me that you could really feel it holding the engine back. Now that I have the electric fan I have much better throttle response, especially when cold (not that I go revving it when cold). I also don't have to worry about idling in traffic with the a/c on in 110+ days here in SC. Plus the electric fan only runs when it needs to so most of the time it's not even on, so it uses less power and fuel (every little bit counts )

 

Found out that I did get the HD and one fo the reviews for it was.....
At startup this clutch is engaged and causes the fan to make a lot of noise as you take off. It does engage after a couple minutes of running and the fan quietes down.

Glad to know it's nothing to be worried about. I'll just let it warm up a bit.

SJ02

 

Way down there in Texas it should not take to long to warm up. unlike up here in the frozen tundra where its so cold the steam off your head starts a war between two villages..

 

I agree. It doesn't take long at all, even with the coldest of mornings. (mid 30's) 2-3 mins tops, but I'll keep a tally over the next few days to make sure and I'll keep that monitored in case the time increases.

SJ02