2001 RAM 1500 5.9 Noisy warm up question
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02-19-2017, 03:40 AM
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Well since the engines were designed to handle the "stress" put on it by the fan and power of the exploding gas in the cylinders and the extra weight of a trailer etc and the engine and water pump will typically go for more than 100,000 miles before needing any attention, it seems illogical to install an electric fan that will flow less air than a stock one will . That's similar logic to exchanging the entire engine for another one so it's other parts don't wear out . Robbing Peter to pay Paul isn't practical.
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I have to replace both just because my fan clutch is bad. Otherwise I wouldnt even be thinking about it. Im the "if it aint broke dont fix it" kind of guy.. lol
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02-19-2017, 07:33 PM
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Will a HD clutch fit my truck? Ill give it a shot. A $600 fan set up its out of my reach at the moment. I got the truck 2 years ago and the po changed the fan clutch, water pump, radiator and hoses. Besides from making a horrible noise it seems that the clutch its always some what engaged. If i try to turn it by hand my hardest pull makes it go about 1/2 a turn. I know its the fan clutch because I can leave the truck running and it takes longer for the noise that only happens when I rev the engine to go away. Thanks for the info..
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This is the place I get all my car parts they are cheap and fast.
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/d...an+clutch,6812
Which one do you guys recomend?
My fan clutch was replaced about 2 years ago, It is always 1/2 engaged. While cold I can turn it by hand somewhat and it is the same with the hot engine.. So its bad..
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/d...an+clutch,6812
Which one do you guys recomend?
My fan clutch was replaced about 2 years ago, It is always 1/2 engaged. While cold I can turn it by hand somewhat and it is the same with the hot engine.. So its bad..