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Jul 8, 2009 | 06:42 PM

temvette72

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Fan Clutch

What are the symptoms of a failing fan clutch? Mine has a little play in the hub and the fan free-wheels for several seconds after the engine is shut down. Thanks!

Temvette72

Jul 8, 2009 | 06:50 PM

JimT

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I don't think there should be any "play" in the fan clutch. Mine doesn't and it doesn't spin after the engine stops.

Jul 8, 2009 | 06:58 PM

...Roger...

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I don't think there should be any "play" in the fan clutch. Mine doesn't and it doesn't spin after the engine stops.

Buy this one #88961768 its a good one.
Here is some info in this thread and a couple links to threads where this clutch was discussed. Hope this helps.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-question.html

Jul 8, 2009 | 07:13 PM

1nicecorvette

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no play in the clutch at all. make sure its the clutch and not the water pump bearing gone bad. the fan should stop right when the car is turned off maybe a half turn after. also look for leaking silcone fluid coming out of the shaft area sure sign its gone.

Jul 8, 2009 | 10:09 PM

temvette72

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Sounds like I need a new one! At least it is a relatively cheap and easy fix. Thanks all!

Temvette72

Jul 8, 2009 | 10:18 PM

Aruba1

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Can't you drill a hold and refill it with silicon then plug the hole??? Just wondering

Jul 8, 2009 | 10:50 PM

eagle275

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Not butting in..

but what about that fan clutch eliminator? Any ideas about that?

Jul 8, 2009 | 11:11 PM

...Roger...

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Originally Posted by eagle275

but what about that fan clutch eliminator? Any ideas about that?

Direct drive ?

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Jul 8, 2009 | 11:41 PM

eagle275

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I don't know

here's a link;

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...9&dept_id=1252

Jul 8, 2009 | 11:45 PM

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...Roger...

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Originally Posted by eagle275

here's a link;

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...9&dept_id=1252

Your gas mileage would suck.

Jul 8, 2009 | 11:45 PM

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calwldlife

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Quote:

Originally Posted by temvette72

What are the symptoms of a failing fan clutch? Mine has a little play in the hub and the fan free-wheels for several seconds after the engine is shut down. Thanks!

Temvette72

you have defined it in your post.

Jul 8, 2009 | 11:48 PM

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eagle275

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ok DWncchs, I'll ask. Why? I'm not trying to be funny here, just curious.

Jul 9, 2009 | 12:00 AM

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...Roger...

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The stock fan really moves a bunch of air and running it direct is going to waste a lot of energy. The fan clutch slips when all that air is not needed.