Water pump and fan clutch?
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spyboy
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Water pump and fan clutch?
getting ready to replace water pump and have noticed that sometimes the part houses have a note that you should replace fan clutch when replacing water pump any thoughts? as I read through some post I did not come across any mention of changing fan clutch with water pump. Thanks for your time guys. Have not needed to post anything in a while because my Astro has been wonderful!
2001 AWD Astro SLE, "too stock"
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ihatemybike
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Re: Water pump and fan clutch?
I've replaced a couple water pumps, never replaced the fan clutch.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Astrophysics
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Re: Water pump and fan clutch?
Hi,
You may want to take this repair time to also modify the composite fan shroud to be 2 pieces.
The large 1 piece shroud is difficult to remove and hard to re-install.
I cut my shroud down the middle with jig saw. Then use simple mending plate and 1/4" stainless pan head machine screw to make top rear shroud bracket. This bracket secures the top rear when shroud is re-installed.
AP
You may want to take this repair time to also modify the composite fan shroud to be 2 pieces.
The large 1 piece shroud is difficult to remove and hard to re-install.
I cut my shroud down the middle with jig saw. Then use simple mending plate and 1/4" stainless pan head machine screw to make top rear shroud bracket. This bracket secures the top rear when shroud is re-installed.
AP