so I just bought a 97 ram1500 5.9l it is missing the fan shroud and starts overheating if it idles to long. I was wondering would it be better to go to the junk yard and try and track down a shroud or install an electric fan
thanks

 

Go to a junkyard and get a new shroud. You can probably get it for $25 on the top end of the price scale. E fans cost at least $200.

 

install a e fan if you have the extra cash. You def. want the shroud if you dont put the efan in, dont want to get wrapped up in that fan may suck a little

 

I have one in my basement u could have if u were close lol or I could check on shipping I just don't wanna throw it away but I will never use it

 

Where does your coolant overflow bottle, and washer fluid reservoir mount? Are they even in the truck?

 

I mounted my stuff wit zip ties in the corner of each fender

 

After reading that I just realized how wonderfully white trash I sounded lol

 

thanks for your help yeah the overflow bottle and washer fluid res is in there just not mounted to any thing there kinda jerry riged, dipsherry if you wouldnt mind checking on shipping that would be great in case i can find one in the junk yard. I just need it fixed as soon as possible because I dont want it overheating and i need to drive it to work

 

whats ur zip? i gotta run to ups tomorrow any ways and will get a estimate its pretty large but i wouldnt expect it to be more than 25-30 bucks...and you should b able to find one in a junk yard but if not i will help ya out...

 

lol when I installed my e fans I zip tied my overflow and windshield washer fluid tank to the core support. I thought it was a little hillbilly but hell it works lol