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Old 07-19-11 | 01:08 AM
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I've been searching trying to see if anyone out there has seen a DIY guide to rebuilding a fan clutch my damn car sound like a mack truck lol I've seen they have the silicone at toyota to rebuild it, but i'd like to see or how its done first. thanks any input will b helpful
Old 07-19-11 | 01:17 AM
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nvm I found it, if anyone needs it in the future here it is

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ch-repair.html

....I've been searching for this and it was in front of my face this whole time lol
Old 07-19-11 | 03:20 PM
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Rockauto has the fan clutch for $45. I've never seen anyone rebuild a fan clutch before. Pretty interesting, I've always wondered what was in there.
Old 07-19-11 | 08:31 PM
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I might try to rebuild my fan clutch - I bought a new one from Autozone for $40, and it works ok but it keeps the fan speed super high for too long, like a minute at a time, whereas my 99 LS quietens down on a few seconds. The original one was about twice the size of the autozone one.
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Is the fan supposed to spin all the time as long as engine is on?
What's the sign for a bad fan clutch?
Old 07-19-11 | 11:04 PM
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Fan will spin all the time, the difference is the speed. When the engine get hot it will spin at high speed compare to when the engine is cold.
Old 07-20-11 | 08:01 AM
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Dashan - fan clutch should spin easily with your hand when cold, with the engine off of course. It shouldn't spin round on its own when you push it though.

When your car sounds like a propeller plane when driving, its time for a new one.
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Originally Posted by deanbrown3
Dashan -When your car sounds like a propeller plane when driving, its time for a new one.
BEST WAY TO TELL LOL
Old 07-21-11 | 03:00 PM
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And if you fitted wings it probably would take off!!!!
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