Checking This Could Save You Thousands $$$ - How To Check & Replace a Foxbody Mustang Fan

[@sawmillmattocks8228]

Just bought the twin of your vert in the uk, and this channel is helping me soo much man. Pls keep this stuff coming, it’ll save us a lot on import part costs!

[@KASLCustoms]

Congratulations my friend!!! 🥳 welcome to the fox family 🦊👍. I’ve got lots of videos on my channel regarding foxes in general, and specifically on the verts. Let me k ow if you have any questions 🤜🤛

[@LalaFox92]

Found your channel from FoxbodyFX’s podcast! Great video!

[@KASLCustoms]

Very cool!! Thanks so much and thank you for taking the time to reach out 🙏

[@GameOver321]

Great execution, like always. Waiting for the weather to break here on long Island and start wrenching on my 7up car!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!!! Yeah I’m sure looking forward to Spring too!

[@ericridout61]

Now ya got me thinking i need to go outside and check that thing.

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol - it’s a tricky one for sure but definitely worth having a look at!

[@latemodelrestoration]

It's always better to replace the fan before it's too late! 👏 Great video as always!

[@KASLCustoms]

Agreed! Thanks guys!!!

[@stickfigure4u1]

Awesome brutha 👊🏼, great vid as always!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx pal!!! 👊👊👊

[@bennyconiglio1928]

Great video. I should’ve replaced the fan this way. I wouldn’t mind chatting with you and Chris to share my passion for cars.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! Yes absolutely let’s set that up. Send me an email and we’ll get it figured out 👍

[@overheadcam32]

I'm getting ready to do my fan now

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on!

[@zd302gt]

Another thing to note is that if the motor mounts start sagging or compressing that will disrupt the fan alignment and the fan will likely contact that shroud making for a mess. So stay on top of ageing motor mounts.

[@KASLCustoms]

Good point bud!

[@mmfic98]

Well, when I take the car out for the summer, I'll have to check out the fan! Great advice. Thank you.

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on! You’re very welcome 👊

[@Staytuned405]

Please keep doing the podcast! Love every second of it!

[@KASLCustoms]

Will do buddy! Thanks so much 🙏💚

[@VictorSanchez-kp9nt]

Looked like mine did a few years ago I was shocked when I noticed it. Thanks for the video.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yeah - scary stuff. Thanks buddy!!!

[@JimmyVoid86]

Good stuff 💯FiveOposse checking in 🤙🏻

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!!! 🙏💚

[@ogsuperflygarage]

Hey Brother! Good video as usual. I changed my rad when I first got my 89 GT. My fan was in very similar condition. Ordered the LMR parts and did the change... I must say that the slots in the new fan clutch where it attaches to the water pump makes it easier to change than having the holes. You can start 1 of the bolts slide it on and then the last remaining bolts line up... 💯👊🏾

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey bud!!! Thank you very much. Yes I totally agree, he new design makes the change a lot easier 👍

[@ronswift9064]

Hello. Really enjoy your videos. Lots of great info. This is a bit off topic but when you purchased your AFR heads did you have them checked over by a machine shop before installing or install out of the box. I hear lots of people say to get them checked out first before installing. Thanks for your time

[@KASLCustoms]

Hello Sir! Thank you very much for the kind words! I did not have mine checked by a machine shop. I did check them over within my own capabilities but I did not use a machine shop and I have not had a single issue. I guess there is always those "one off scenarios" where someone somewhere got a bad set of heads and has had issues but honestly, I think that only happens .00001% of the time and is not very common. Keep in mind that one of those stories can travel around the car community like wild fire and before you know it, everyone is talking about the same story as if it happened to them which leaves you feeling like this is a very common occurrence... Everyone has a different risk tolerance on these types of things and it can be tough to know what to do (especially when you don't want to "screw anything up..." 😆). And once you take in everyones opinion, you can feel more confused then before you started! My advice would be: 1. If you have the money to spend and not having them checked by a machine shop will keep you awake at night, get them checked. Alternatively, check them over your self and trust that the $2K+ you spent went into some good quality parts, bolt them on and have fun 😉.

[@swamp9047]

Good topic. This is one of the repairs ive just done. However my fan was hitting on the shroud (probably due to worn engine mounts) but nothing a tad of triming didnt fix. I kept my belt on and just pulled the shroud and fan together.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! Yes that’s another route as well. Glad you caught it in time. It can be a pricy fox otherwise…

[@tomhookhook4746]

Yep I went out and checked mine today and is definitely cracked up bad

[@KASLCustoms]

Not good

[@stephenroberts7816]

Great stuff man. Learned my lesson the hard way when I was young and just starting out in the foxbody game.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! Yeah, these fans can cause a lot of havoc if they let go…😖

[@NewEdgeDesigns]

I can’t believe your not in Ottawa, very disappointed you still have your bank account in tact…🤣🤣🤣

[@KASLCustoms]

Scary times my friend… 😔

[@PaulDaFox]

That clutch fan is super important and it’s a great reminder for everyone to double check theirs!! Awesome video as always brother and would love to hit the podcast🎙

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!!! Yes let’s do it for sure 👍

[@PaulDaFox]

@@KASLCustoms 👍🏼👍🏼 let me know when your thinking so we can pick a date!

[@KASLCustoms]

Will do buddy!!!

[@PaulDaFox]

@@KASLCustoms 👊🏼🏁

[@hectorgachupin4809]

Great tip. I'm actually in the middle of changing the oil pan gasket, I see you did yours already. Fun job, I'll be sure to check the fan for cracks. Great video.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! Yeah, the oil pan is a fun one…🤣👍. Good luck my friend 👊

[@mikedambowic5862]

I have FIOWMASTER 40S that rattle my floor pan( rt side)they r big mufflers. Great vid as allways.oh no , dont use fram oil filters only motorcraft

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you! They may be adjusted too tight to the frame? I don't have any issues with the flow master I have in my 92 coupe... 👍

[@dobs78]

Mine fits the same, except they are only about 1/4 inch away from the diff yoke, very tight fit.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yeah it’s crazy!

[@dobs78]

Loving your content, baught a 1990 gt hatch. Needs some work here and their, these videos have bee so helpful. People like myself apriciate this stuff! Thank you!

[@KASLCustoms]

Awe thank you so much. That really means a lot to me 🙏🙏🙏. Good luck with the car 👌

[@tc6580]

Installed a flowmaster stainless lx catback quite a few years ago, can't say it fits great did a lot of adjusting.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yeah it’s crazy hey!?

[@santasstang8798]

Same here! Flow tubes, back and forth, one tail pipe fit deep inside the muffler, other side wouldn’t go far enough to seal the slits in the muffler outlet without being against the rearend. Then making sure the Lx tails are even…….. once I had it good, I changed it all up 🙃

[@KASLCustoms]

🤣👍👍

[@miked8027]

When The motor on my 86 was out , I replaced everything including fan and clutch.

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on! It’s good insurance for sure 👍

[@overheadcam32]

Let's hear those magnaflos. I just put a set of their street series on my 03 cobra😮

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice! I e got a bunch of videos on my channel for your listening pleasure 😁

[@eddiefalcon8316]

The only issue I ever had was that the motor mounts gave out and the fan would stop spinning. I’ve been running an electric fan for years now and it’s well worth it.

[@KASLCustoms]

Oh wow - that’s not good! Yeah they are definitely a nice upgrade.

[@eddiefalcon8316]

@@KASLCustoms that happened a long time ago and I replaced the motor mounts with dealer purchased replacement ones. I don’t believe those are available any more 😞

[@KASLCustoms]

Ok gotcha. I have the polyurethane ones in my coupe and they seem pretty good 👍

[@kingdappa5485]

Yup mines is def bad, looks like lightning hit it 🤣. I've had it off so many times to

[@KASLCustoms]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@brandonjourney1314]

Hey I have a dumb question…. I’ve been seeing and hearing of people going to an electric fan. Was wondering why go back to OEM vs electric?

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey bud. It’s a long story which many people have debated for years! That said (in my humble opinion 😉), the mechanical fan - in stock format with the stock shroud - performs better when the car is in motion and/or the engine is above 1000rpm. An electric fan will out perform a mechanical fan when the vehicle is idling and/or at very low speeds/rpms. All that said, I’m no engineer or scientist but based upon what I’ve seen and know with these cars, this is the physics of the two options 🤓😉👍

[@war.admiral.3639]

Great as always brother…the topic we talked about on the phone, would be great !!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!!! Yes, I 💯 agree!!!

[@dwestinghouse]

Great video. Fan and clutch are one of the first things to do for that exact reason. I notice you use LMR a lot for standard replacement parts. They are excellent for 5.0 Resto but are kind of expensive due to exchange and shipping. I like Rock Auto a lot when buying standard replacement parts. I want to say I paid $60 CDN shipped to Ontario last year when I did my fan and clutch.

[@KASLCustoms]

Oh wow! Hey hats good to know. I actually haven’t used rock auto yet. I’ve tried their site a few times but didn’t find it very user friendly… that said, I may have to take another run at trying them. Thx for the tip 🙏👍👊

[@dm7097]

Now the only thing we have to worry about is, how long/well the doorman part will last. 🤮

[@KASLCustoms]

LOL!

[@mysticker11]

i put a new fan because of cracks and belive it or not the SHROUD blew a few days later and flew into the fan broke the new fan bent the fan clutch took out the new radiator and water pump started leaking and timing cover started leaking ..im the only one i know had the shroud fail like that....

[@KASLCustoms]

Oh no!!! That’s brutal buddy

[@mysticker11]

@@KASLCustoms i fixed it all 2 years ago been fine since

[@KASLCustoms]

Good to hear 💪

[@newfiemustang6505]

Awesome video bud! I know most don’t like the non fox videos, but will we be seeing any videos on that T/A?

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!!! Yes I will do some vids on it. It’s currently out for some metal/epoxy primer but once we get to some good stuff, I will definitely get some footage 👍👊

[@tedjones450]

Crack kills

[@KASLCustoms]

It’s true 🤣

[@philolen481]

great Vid -- 2 words for ya ----- Electric Fan = No belt - less drag - more HP ( :

[@89gt5.0]

There’s still a belt With electric fans. It’s just not turning a fan. And you will never feel the power loss or gain.

[@philolen481]

@@89gt5.0 agree but better cooling

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey guys! Not to try and “stoke the fire” on this one but in all my years doing this, I’ve found that a mechanical fan cools better in all cases except when sitting still (in traffic) or driving at very low rpm/speeds. My coupe gets hot very quick at low speeds/traffic while driving it in hotter temps however the temp drops very fast once I get moving. It is also a mechanical fan. I agree 100% on freeing up the “drag” on the drive belt in turn freeing up some power however I would be very interested to see a real world test on how much it really helps. I’m sure it does I’ve just always wondered by how much 🤷‍♂️