How to Replace a Fan Clutch

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! I try to make a quality, informative video to teach everyone who watches and needs help.

[@stevethompson7785]

You are among the few mechanics who consistently and effectively demonstrate the techniques and probable situations that might arise with any given automotive problem. It's very frustrating to watch some of the others who don't bother or care enough about their work, to make it audible and visually helpful. Thanks a bunch. You've saved me thousands of dollars that I couldn't have afforded.

[@davidw9403]

My fan clutch just went bad last night after driving for 2 hours straight on a 70mph highway. I was so scared the 'whooshing' noise was something major or costly. Luckily I have my old one from my last engine that I swapped out. Crisfix came a long way, thanks for making one of these videos. You demonstrate the problem, which was great, then the solution--perfect!

[@chrisfix]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@billybbob18]

He's a natural instructor. Very clear and complete. He could easily teach a class... He already is. Lol

[@god.mp4]

@@billybbob18 class of 6 million!

[@gabrieljoreygaming]

@@chrisfix your videos was always helpful (even tho i don't have a car yet)

[@chrisfix]

+ Ian McCombs, I cannot reply to your comment directly for some reason so I hope you see this. I would check the fuse for the AC compressor. Sometimes it will blow and all you need to do is get a new fuse. Let me know if the fuse is blown and we can go from there!

[@محمدبهوش-ن6ذ]

hi chris i would like to tell you that there is another way to remove the clutch by spaner and hammer. the way how to do it by installing the spaner on the hexagon bolt and hammer the spaner to lose it. but don't remove the belt before lose the fan sorry to waste your time and my language is bad

[@محمدبهوش-ن6ذ]

and also to know the direction of losing the fan if you don't have the new part. to see the wings of the fan and see the direction of blowing air so when engine running is always try to tight the bolt so spin the bolt as the engine running to lose it and the other side to tight it

[@robertgabelucio6647]

ChrisFix I am pretty sure my Ford F-150 is having the same problem. It has a triton v8

[@nathanleclercq5106]

ChrisFix I have the same truck, mines a 1996 Mazda b3000 3.0L v6

[@ElsevenGamingFordguy]

ChrisFix i have the same problem with my ford f150 5.8 92

[@ObamaoZedong]

You've come such a long long way, and I've watched you from that very first day, to see how you might grow, to see what you might do, to see what you've been through and all the ways you've made me proud of you.

[@maniacalmonster2293]

🤨 A liiiiiittle creepy.

[@Drakey_Fenix]

wow you sound so depressed back here. In your newer videos you're always super happy.

[@eldom20]

Drakey Fenix He said he wasn't as enthusiastic back then

[@nathancraft2308]

Yes but im not shure why and mostly like that on his mazda

[@Constitutionalapologist]

@@eldom20 .

[@rajaryanigdncxhadk4090]

I'm feeling the same :(

[@nametag1723]

Because yes.

[@FreeChickenSandwiches]

You’re videos are honestly so detailed. I just got a 1999 ford ranger that needs a lot of work and I’ve been struggling to figure out how to remove the fan clutch. No other video explains it this well.

[@verdatum]

It is so fascinating to see how your voiceover has improved over the years. You've really done a fantastic job on making great content and constantly improving this channel

[@Whatdoyouthink.687]

Another great vid. I've owned a Ranger for several years and am glad I found someone who makes vids that are clear and concise. I'm going outside to check my fan now to make sure it's free moving. Thanks Chris.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@jklstewart]

You make the best automotive videos. You're like a national treasure for folks who want/need to save money. Thank you, sir!

[@jtmfam90]

I had the same problem. Wedging a pry bar between the pull an water pump gave me enough friction--easier than taking off pulley and making a jig, unfortunately. But, I did gain VALUABLE insights from this video. Thank you ChrisFix.

[@RobinHagg]

So big of a difference from the new videos. But fun to see an old video.

[@pieceworkstudios]

Chris you're awesome man. Thanks for all your great high quality videos. I've had my 03 edge for about a month and want to do some work before winter. been a while since i wrenched on cars so i appreciate the time you've taken to share your knowledge very much. Love these trucks too. fun to drive. take care!

[@chrisfix]

+pieceworkstudios Thanks! I am glad the videos are helpful!

[@LoveAsheGames]

Chris bro keep up the good work you are the best mechanic I have seen on KZbin

[@chrisfix]

Great! Glad you figured it out! Toughest part for fixing this is getting the fan off. Good Luck!

[@imnottellinudontwannaknow3188]

Lol yeah I've been spending about 4 hours now getting the fan off... Almost done and this video has been very informative!

[@TLTVGR]

I own a Skoda Fabia RS and thanks to you my friend I lowered the costs for maintenance to minimum I buy the parts and I replace them or refurbish them thanks to your videos you are awesome! Greetings from a Greek fan of yours!

[@waldorodriguez2517]

Had to replace the water pump on my '06 Jeep Commander and figured I'd replace the fan clutch too since it was connected to the water pump. Took a bit but thanks to the videos you (chrifix) put up, i got the job done and everything works great and even better than before

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!!!

[@toddbalazic4884]

I was taken aback to hear Chris say, "So this'll give you a good idea of what my tool looks like." That said, gotta admit I'm impressed.

[@LyonhartZ2]

As Always... a very informative video. YOU are a great MECHANIC and a GREAT TEACHER. I wish you lived on my block. LOL

[@versansky75]

WOW!!!!!!!! I thought you just started doing these informative videos. I'm watching in 2019, and this was back in 2013!!!!!!

[@cameronzy279]

After buying a B3, I had to come back and watch this. Mine is also gold, also has a bit of a torsion lift (just how i bought it) and it also has a toasted fan clutch which luckily enough made it stuck to ON all the time.

[@jd1399]

Hey Chris, a tip to taking off the fan is to keep the belt on, use a large enough clamp to go around the pulley and break the fan loose. proceed as normal =D

[@Rinzlxrevn]

Tried that, it just kept slipping though

[@groggycl]

Been having overheating problem with my pickup when idling on hard traffic and specially fast when using the ac. Flushed the coolant, changed thermostat, cleaned the heater core, etc... Nothing worked. Now, watching this video the fan clutch is the first thing am going to do when getting home. It would make so much sense. Water pumps works, lower radiator hose (the one connected directly to the thermostat) is cold cold until little over working temp, wich I understand as the thermostat opening fine when it should. The fan I see rotating so I never gave it a second thought. Trying! Thank you man! Regards from Chile, latin america

[@kllgrogto5838]

I was scratching my head for 30 minutes just staring at that pulley until i found your video, thanks!!👍

[@lucianonarno1408]

It sounded like a Jet about to take off!

[@chrisfix]

It did!

[@lucianonarno1408]

man once I broke the exhaust on a Nissan Tsuru and it sounded like a cheap boat 😂 Love your vids!

[@marvinthamer9772]

that's true

[@DKrueger1994]

Sounds like a mean F-15 going down the runway

[@adrianb2862]

Luciano N

[@sunkissed6220]

Watching in 2019. Awesome. Chris sounds the same 6 yrs later ❤👍👍

[@PureFormSolutions]

My '91 Exploder had the same problem for the ten years I owned it, and I never knew why it made so much noise.. It's nice to finally know!

[@jp_travels247]

IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR THE LONGEST TIME!!!

[@jp_travels247]

My Ford Ranger 3.0 sounds exactly like this and it’s annoying af

[@brucel.6078]

I love your B3000 videos. I have a 99 B3000! Needs a LOT of tlc!

[@csiautodetail]

Chris you make all this jobs super easy that sometimes is hard to believe.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! Sometimes it doesnt go as planned but it is all about having the right tools for the job!

[@greysonmupula9996]

Hy greyson here from Zambia always enjoys watching you inspirational videos always lean new things keep it up bro

[@savaiz3439]

omw to watch every chrisfix video

[@carlosarce6352]

Thanks Chris, you always deliver , keep them coming.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@buedavis92]

I have an 02 Ford Ranger so these videos are very helpful.

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!

[@kurtabela2429]

''it will be sucking instead of blowing''-chrisfix lol ok but seriosly chris nice videos theyre entertaning and helpful

[@kurtabela2429]

i dont know ask the creaters of the english language

[@kellymctiernan1777]

F f freddy

[@YoloXGTfuntimelover]

Lmao

[@Hymnalysis]

Thanks for showing me that I need a fan clutch with the stuck ran!

[@chrisfix]

No problem!

[@bholapravin6770]

Listen good to the audio is the same sound

[@freezerfreezer9097]

good video, only I note worth mentioning, was the fact that a lot of people change the idler pulley whenever they put a new belt on.

[@ewm1540]

The part on the direction of the threading was a great tip. Thanks

[@chrisfix]

ewm1540 Great! Glad that tip was helpful!

[@chrisfix]

Haha, yea, a lot easier said than done! Sounds like it is coming from the manifold and it is crazy rusty.

[@krystianpolska7841]

I’m probably the 10th person to see this in 10 years

[@0rangeFlavoured]

Chrisfix you are like a car god my car had this problem and i had no clue what it was and tomorrow im getting a new cooler with a fan actualy so thank you. keep making the videos

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! Glad the videos have been helpful and good luck on the fix!

[@tacocatswag6288]

The amount of exitetment in his voice of his old videos is halarious

[@asurajah6517]

Good illustration and precise. easy and steady. Good job thumbs up.

[@trainedwarrior502]

is there secretly a General Electric GE-90 behind the car at 0:29? It sounds like a 777 going ham off the runway.

[@eldom20]

TrainedWarrior you know those high bypass turbofans can be very noisy

[@chrisfix]

Yea you do

[@rene253]

I would leave it like that it sounds kinda cool! :D

[@GdaySport]

In very cold countries, it's best to completely remove the engine driven fan and replace with thermostatically switched electric one - it helps the engine warm up much quicker. The fan still spins in arctic conditions when you really want no air flow at all when the engine is cold.

[@s_ame1135]

Just had this done on my 140k Toyota. Thanks for the vid!

[@RJedmiston]

I think it sounds awesome with the fan spinning fast

[@robn729]

Hey man i love your videos! My water pump was leaking so i replaced it and was advised to change my fan clutch. My car now makes loud noises after the repair.. but only when i start it and only like 2 minutes after.

[@robn729]

Also no overheating at all now. 04 dodge durango.

[@Mike--K]

Nice video, and just what I was looking for to work on my Ranger. Flipping the fan over will not change the direction of airflow, but it might make more noise. The only way to change the direction of airflow on a fan is to change the direction of rotation.

[@darkinwolff]

dude thanks so much. I have a Chevy 02 s10 blazer and although sizes are different this gave me a great view of the process

[@dominicancheif117]

Awesome I was wondering what that noise on my car was thanks!

[@ryangreenwald3755]

Great video! My Ranger just had this problem at 140k I'll be using this video and many more of your other videos! Thank you!

[@benjaminreilly9330]

Thank you man. I had a really tough time with this and your video really helped.

[@chrisfix]

Benjamin Reilly Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

[@adriananzano2292]

Sounds like your truck ate a supercharger! 😂

[@steveretiredandcranky]

Great work. I'm about to do the water pump on my 1978 GMC truck.

[@cali_viceversa]

Awesome video, man! Probably need to replace fan clutch in my car and this video is really helpful. You should do a video on replacing the oil pan gasket (if you have the need to haha). How are you posting all these videos? I can barely keep up with my own channel. 🙃

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! And if I get a car with a leaking oil pan I can make a video on it! And I barely keep up haha

[@ratcatcher4804]

Careful there. When threading the clutch back on make sure it's tight using the holder tool with a drop or two of blue lock tight and those threads must be immaculate clean. If it's too loose it could spin off when turning off the motor. It's a good idea to keep checking the tightness the next couple hundred miles.

[@312423423]

WE LOVE YOU CHRIS!! keep up the informative videos!! 😁❤

[@andrewosullivan3757]

Wow it's weird that u sound like your emotions are gone but now u sound like your alive and happier

[@chrisfix]

Huh, good to know! Thanks for the tip!

[@krystianpolska7841]

9 years old and only 3 likes huh

[@christiancastillo618]

hey man I would just like to thank you for this detailed video and going out of your to explain minor things as well, I appreciate this

[@chrisfix]

Christian Castillo No problem! I am glad the video was helpful!

[@tonyfrewin4822]

Excellent video. Just a small matter, when reversing a fan blade it will still push the air the same direction just not efficiently as the curve of the blade is the wrong way round. Thanks for the video.

[@chrisfix]

+Tony Frewin Thanks and thanks for sharing.

[@TheNemo65]

I just replaced my 1996 GMC Sonoma fan clutch radiator because it was making loud screeching sound. Every mechanic I took vehicle told me something else. I accidentally found this out because fan clutch radiator was locked and making loud fan noise. I thought that screeching noise was coming from somewhere else. Only when I replaced the fan clutch radiator, all of the noise went away. Been trying to fix this since January, but this afternoon, I got it fixed.

[@philsick7600]

chris good video. you need to get into video production. You do a good job with your videos.Alot better than most.

[@chrisfix]

Phil Sick Thanks a lot Phil. I have been working on my channel and making tons of videos lately (I guess that is video production). I have set a schedule now so new videos every Thursday and a bonus video on most Mondays so stay tuned!

[@philsick7600]

ChrisFix Will do . Good job

[@chrisfix]

Yes, the belt has to come off

[@raffafii8070]

Chris you make look it look easy, but i don't trust myself on this one 😆

[@HuntHardFishHard]

Great video thanks! 1994 Ford Explorer with 550000 k miles!! I love my ford.

[@chrisfix]

HuntHardFishHard Thanks! Dang that is a lot of miles! Fords are great cars!

[@nenezaze3252]

I had my Ford ranger 1992 with over half miles to, but the motor is all beat up. I love the models to of fords

[@76bluemoon]

You did a really awesome job with your video! I usually don't watch longer videos but yours was really good. I'm sure this video will help a lot of people out there, And your makeshift tool seems very practical too. Thanks

[@chrisfix]

+76bluemoon Thank you!

[@bossbuckgaming]

Excellent video. Just what I needed.

[@rotaryrevor4756]

fragimal my mother bought a car and it sounded like this

[@markranaudo1147]

thanks so much for help chris i was able remove the bolt and was able to move ac compressor bracket and remove the waterpump

[@Tonysbigrig]

Hello Chris, What are your thoughts on removing the fan clutch and installing electric fans? It's suppose to gives you better mpg and slightly more power. Also do you still have your B3000?

[@johncayer1610]

This sounds fucking awesome. I've had a new fan clutch sitting around for about a year now. Can't wait to hear it go up! 😂

[@robflores123]

ChrisFix very good video as ever, I am your follower!, All tools, details and security tips are highly appreciated. :)

[@utah133]

I had this issue on my '95 4.0 OHV B4000. It's set up so you have to loosen and remove the fan, then unbolt the shroud and pull them out together. There's very little room in front.. Difficult to get the fan off. I hit the nut on the edge with an air chisel to loosen it... When I re-assembled it, I sawed the shroud into top and bottom halves. I strapped them together with aluminum bar stock and sheet metal screws. It made it easier to re-install the fan. The 4.0 OHV Cologne engine version is very crowded in the engine bay... Hard to work on.

[@losmiguelitos]

Nicely done Chris. Thanks!

[@brianlee7738]

The startup sounded like a Ford.

[@jayfuccs3102]

That's how my car sounded and i didn't think anything of it until it was too late. The fan blades broke and they beat the crap out the radiator so now I need a new one. Wish i would've found this video sooner lol

[@mickeyascue9004]

You make it look so easy how do you do it you are awesome

[@poly-glot-a-lot6457]

I miss the "OH yeah. Look at that. She is so good now. Yes!!!" (Clearly an old video 🤣)

[@WarwallTheFaithful]

Nice to see your supervisor there at the end.

[@chrisfix]

+Victor Abney lol

[@nolanboyd720]

Is that a little Cooper I see? (15:34) I got a little free time on my hands so I am re-watching all your older youtube videos!

[@chrisfix]

That was actually Spike. He was a great doggo!

[@charlesb5318]

Good video as always Chris, keep It up

[@chrisfix]

Charles Batey Thanks Charles! Will do!

[@LigerTigerOP]

Chris, I bought a new fan clutch from autozone and since day one, which was a week ago. That sound is so loud when I first start driving. Once my truck hit 3rd gear, the sound goes away. No matter if I drive a short distance or a long distance. The fan is loud and soon as I start driving. Can it be bad right out of the box? Or is there something I can do to quiet it down? Also, my fan does not spin freely.

[@stefanwinter1377]

Love these retro vids! 💓👍

[@hafiz8379]

Put a pair of wings to each side of the car and the fan will produce enough thrust to fly.

[@chrisfix]

:o

[@UltimateForceMarketing]

Btw..Chris, nice clean engine to work on, bro!

[@leenevin8451]

this truck has had a lot of new parts!

[@chrisfix]

Yea it has!

[@smartdummy5751]

you can also simply use a long breaker bar with a socket to hold the pully. might be a good idea to stack washers or use a spacer in-between the screw and clutch spindle so you don't put too much tension on the screw while you're unscrewing the clutch in the opposite direction.

[@smartdummy5751]

I take that back. It doesn't work on fan nuts that spin out clockwise. Cus since you need to counter the force with the screw, if you try to just use a breaker bar with a socket, you'll end up unscrewing the screw as you're pushing the fan nut clockwise. Which is why Chris used the metal bar. The force is being applied to the bar not just the screw. I only had a thin piece of aluminum metal to take the fan out. The hole I made kept tearing from the sides as I pushed my pipe wrench. I decided to go rent the fan remover tool instead of spending countless hours trying to come up with a way to take it off. lol if only my metal was thicker. great idea though.

[@jasonrenkema2820]

Tyvm. I wound up using a big pipe wrench around the water pump flange.

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

"Sucking instead of blowing huh Chris"lol just messing with you man he he.Great video!

[@gabrieljoreygaming]

14:45 the engine sounds like a motorcycle

[@Sh4quille0atmeal]

Yup

[@msonpuzz3616]

Question, please answer. I have a 98 Durango with the 5.2 v8. My fan is very loud as well, and speeds up with the rpms even when the motor has just started. I see some people say the fan should spin freely when not running and others say the fan should not spin freely. Mine does not spin but it moves when I move it with hesitation. Bad clutch? Or?

[@jonkvh]

You should've changed it to an electric fan. Did that on my Hilux diesel 2.4D 4sp auto, made a heck of difference. Fan only turn on once every 15 minutes.

[@hussientv8398]

Thank you Chris

[@MyYooTube1]

nice video...good tips on tools and good editing...well done...

[@Hussein-Alkhafaji]

I'm following you from Iraq ❤️

[@leonardburns1780]

Nice job Chris thanks for sharing

[@mianarshed]

The fan clutches went bad only when they ran out of silicone oil or with overfilled silicon oil. When you remove the fan clutch, you should open the 4 more 8mm bolts on the clutch. Open it and check the silicone oil level. If its less, then top it up. or vise versa. And remember, when you spin the fan with finger and it does not move much, then it mean the silicone oil is doing its job in the clutch. IF fan moves freely with finger, then its running out of silicone oil. Changing silicone oil is more economical rather than changing the whole clutch.

[@dukerain1551]

nice DIY videos chrisfix. I love it

[@1ryan273]

Chris plz make vids 1 a week plz

[@mikef6706]

Very Through, you make great videos. You would make a great auto repair teacher :)