can you replace just the bearing in the engine driven fan?
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Maybe. I don't know the particular bracket/pulley/bearing you have, but I once did something similar to an OG900T saab a/c tensioner pulley/bracket. Drilled out the rivets, replaced the pulley for $4-5. The bracket is about $75 today...
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bumping this back up, as it really needs to be replaced at this point. I've called a couple parts places and they couldn't even locate a part, but everyone who sells the clutch says it comes without the bearing.
ANy ideas?
ANy ideas?
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Try "fan clutch pulley", I don't know if that's the technical name for it or not.. but it will get you a few hits.
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I've actually answered my own question to a degree, the bearing is usually sold as part of the bracket/mount. You can buy one new for 250$ but that is way more then I want spend to fix this problem. I'm trying to hunt down used parts.
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it makes horrible dead bearing noises.
I've actually answered my own question to a degree, the bearing is usually sold as part of the bracket/mount. You can buy one new for 250$ but that is way more then I want spend to fix this problem. I'm trying to hunt down used parts.
I've actually answered my own question to a degree, the bearing is usually sold as part of the bracket/mount. You can buy one new for 250$ but that is way more then I want spend to fix this problem. I'm trying to hunt down used parts.
Isn't the fan clutch mounted on the water pump shaft? Or is your fan turned by the serp belt?
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it makes horrible dead bearing noises.
I've actually answered my own question to a degree, the bearing is usually sold as part of the bracket/mount. You can buy one new for 250$ but that is way more then I want spend to fix this problem. I'm trying to hunt down used parts.
I've actually answered my own question to a degree, the bearing is usually sold as part of the bracket/mount. You can buy one new for 250$ but that is way more then I want spend to fix this problem. I'm trying to hunt down used parts.
This is the first time I've crossed a post about that specific pulley/bracket going bad like that, so it may be one of those parts you can just replace for cheap.
I sent you a link via PM
$45 + free shipping
You can't beat that.
EDIT: But please double check your part number with theirs, I'm not affiliated with the seller in anyway, so I don't want you purchasing the wrong thing on a recommendation made by me on here.
I don't know if there's a difference in part #'s between the ATQ/AHA 2.8 motors, but it looks like the one on MY2001 with the ATQ.
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