Additinal Electrical Fan

cre · 08-15-2011, 02:07 AM

If his existing fan is working then adding another isn't going to fix anything.

The fan clutch should get harder to spin the warmer it is (with the engine off). If it's as easy to spin when cold as it is when the engine is hot then it's bad. It should never spin completely freely nor refuse to be moved by hand.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...enance/1772922
http://www.ehow.com/how_5086903_test-fan-clutch.html

There's also the infamous newspaper diagnosis technique but I'm not going to advise that myself... You can find it on YouTube. It's safe enough unless you're an idiot or happen to get startled and throw your hand into a moving belt...

08-15-2011, 02:07 AM	#12
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	If his existing fan is working then adding another isn't going to fix anything. The fan clutch should get harder to spin the warmer it is (with the engine off). If it's as easy to spin when cold as it is when the engine is hot then it's bad. It should never spin completely freely nor refuse to be moved by hand. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...enance/1772922 http://www.ehow.com/how_5086903_test-fan-clutch.html There's also the infamous newspaper diagnosis technique but I'm not going to advise that myself... You can find it on YouTube. It's safe enough unless you're an idiot or happen to get startled and throw your hand into a moving belt... __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->