Fan Clutch

[JimT]

So I thought I'd have to replace the entire assembly based on the pictures I pulled up. Turns out the part they gave me is just the new clutch (and bolts with blue loctite), so the pulley and mount will not need to be removed from the engine. Much lighter that way. So the question is moot. Will remove fan then clutch and replace with new parts.

Might not even need to remove anything radiator-wise except for the hose on the very top (and the CAC hoses). Hoses to the A/C condenser appear to have enough slack top and bottom that I can lean the rad forward enough to do the job.

Was gonna replace the solenoid too but turns out that part is back ordered and no one has any. No biggie, it's working fine and is easily located on the firewall if I need to do it in the future. Right now the fan will freely spin even with no air going to it, with only a slight drag. Glad I didn't ignore it, getting too hot out to be without a fully working fan.

Now just need to wait for the 40-50mph winds to die down before I work near that open hood. Probably take the entire week off to tackle other odds and ends that I've been putting off. Guess I'll miss Road Check again this year. Darn