Toyota Tundra Fan Clutch Problems
Hey guys Im thinking the fan clutch of my 1998 34 4Runner is shot.
Toyota tundra fan clutch problems. The fan clutch is responsible for controlling the operation of the cooling fans. Try moving the fan forward and backward. Next locate the fan clutch bolted to.
Can I drive with a bad Radiator Fan Clutch. We replicated the issue and they said it was the fan clutch. If driven properly a clutch can last twice that long but there is no way to know how it was treated and driven.
Usually a bad or failing fan clutch will produce a few symptoms that can alert the driver of a potential issue. At 2500 rpms I would hear a humbuzzvibration. Vehicles with a seized fan clutch can be operated indefinitely however.
Its hard to tell from a video but it does sound like the fan clutch is staying engaged. I know buying used stuff is kind of frowned upon but I needed it fixed on the cheap. I switched from factory single to twin spal fans but even though they had more cfm the lower cfm factory fan.
The fan pushes air over the radiator to keep it running cool. I bought my fan clutch used for 2200. Listen out for a gentle roar from the fan clutch when youre driving at least 50 miles per hour as this can indicate that its binding or locking up.
They quoted me 550. 4 Runner or Tacoma in the USA The stock Toyota cooling system can sometimes be somewhat marginal. When I bought a 1994 Corolla used for my wife it had 90k miles.