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heavyjay
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7/28/2009
11:03:03
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 Subject: Bad fan clutch?
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I've noticed that my AC doesn't blow cold at idle (sometimes it's even warm) and the temp gauge goes up above 210. While moving, the AC gets cold enough to freeze you out and the temp stays below 210. How hard should it be to turn the fan when the engine is hot? I've been told there should be some resistance. I can turn mine with one finger. It won't freewheel, but it is very easy to turn.
'98 Sport, 3.9, no auxilliary AC fan.
Thanks
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2009
12:39:16
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Heavy, from what you describe it could be on it's way out. If you grab the fan blade(engine OFF of course), does it have any play in it if you move it side to side? If it does then for sure, change the clutch.
Is the rest of the cooling system up to snuff?
Fresh coolant? Good radiator cap? No leaks?
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heavyjay
GenII
7/28/2009
16:35:19
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Hey daddio,
No side to side play, it just seems to me I shouldn't be able to turn the fan with one finger when the engine is hot. Rad cap and coolant are ok. No leaks. I was in line at the drive thru at the bank earlier, A/C was not on, and I thought I was going to overheat.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2009
16:47:03
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If it turns that easy that is most likely the problem. You could eliminate that mechanical fan all together. On '00 and up they came with the mechanical fan and a factory electric fan. you could easily install the electric and buy a temp switch to turn it off and on for about another 20 bucks.
I've been running my '00 QC 3.9 5spd without that mechanical fan for a little over 5 yrs and it has never once even tried to overheat.
But try a new clutch and see what it does. Maybe clean the A/C condenser and radiator. You'd be surprised what kind of crap can accumulate in those fins.
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heavyjay
GenII
7/28/2009
17:22:21
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Will do. Thanks for the help.
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harry from ct
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2009
22:00:09
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i have a clutch fan for sale......50 plus usps shipping.....works2long@yahoo.com i have paypal
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heavyjay
GenII
7/29/2009
10:26:33
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If a coolant flush doesn't help, I'll take you up on it.
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ehhhh
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2009
23:14:11
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heavyjay do yourself a favor and don't make any sort of transaction with that guy
not to mention
find a local
you can get a better price
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heavyjay
GenII
8/15/2009
16:54:20
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It was the fan clutch. Put in a new one and everything's good. I get that rushing noise that seems to irritate a lot of people (probably because I put in a heavy duty clutch), but I can put up with it knowing my truck is running cooler and the AC isn't going to crap out on me when I'm at a stop light.
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Mead
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2009
20:09:12
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Mine fan clutch is also shot. fan move all over the place. How hard are they to replace? Do you need any special tools? It looks straight forward enough.
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re ehhhhh
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2009
20:40:41
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you dont even know meee..........i know where you live i did a reverse ip address lookup fool..dont mess with me......im the wicked witch of the north.....i have sold many parts with no problems and i know computers inside and out an how to ,,,well you take a guess im not kowalski or todd or any of the fools you think i am...im harry from ct...and i race at lebanon ny...which by the way nate prichard will be there with a new show like pinks but better 1320s.com this weekend 21-23 aug
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heavyjay
GenII
8/20/2009
10:58:33
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Mead,
There are special wrench sets for this. One is a very long open end and the other is made for holding the water pump still so it doesn't turn while you're trying to loosen the nut on the fan clutch. Rather than buy a set of wrenches I would probably never use again, I just paid a mechanic to do it. Took him half an hour and cost me $35. The wrenches cost more than that.
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Mead
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2009
19:52:22
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Thanks, I'll check with my local mechanic first. Thought it might be more expensive. Looking at a Haynes manual it seemed easy enough but the wrench thing was my hang up too.
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ehhhh
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2009
21:16:54
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re ehhhhh = harry from ct = aka. hairy c-unt
Do us all a favor an STFP
you're pathetic an getting sickening
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2009
08:43:29
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Mead, it is very easy to change that fan clutch. A 12" adjustable/ Crescent wrench and a pair of locking pliers/ Vise-Grips is all I used and it took all of 3 minutes. Mine is an '00 nad has the one large nut that holds the clutch to the waterpump.
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LMFAO
Dodge Dakota
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8/26/2009
19:13:02
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"i did a reverse ip address "
hey hairy
share what ever your smoking!
reverse ip
ahahahahahaha
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