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Water pump and fan clutch?
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:25 am
by spyboy
getting ready to replace water pump and have noticed that sometimes the part houses have a note that you should replace fan clutch when replacing water pump any thoughts? as I read through some post I did not come across any mention of changing fan clutch with water pump. Thanks for your time guys. Have not needed to post anything in a while because my Astro has been wonderful!
Re: Water pump and fan clutch?
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:36 am
by ihatemybike
I've replaced a couple water pumps, never replaced the fan clutch.
Re: Water pump and fan clutch?
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:48 am
by AstroWill
Unless it's malfunctioning, I wouldn't replace the fan clutch.
Re: Water pump and fan clutch?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:26 am
by Astrophysics
Hi,
You may want to take this repair time to also modify the composite fan shroud to be 2 pieces.
The large 1 piece shroud is difficult to remove and hard to re-install.
I cut my shroud down the middle with jig saw. Then use simple mending plate and 1/4" stainless pan head machine screw to make top rear shroud bracket. This bracket secures the top rear when shroud is re-installed.
AP