03 screw 4.6l

the fan sounds like an airplane taking off... spinning at full speed with a cold engine.

im guessing i have a bad fan clutch.

anyone have some quick tips on getting it out and replacing?

thanks

 

anyone?????


so i took it to the carwash and pressure washed the motor, paying special attention to the fan clutch...

i am able to turn it by hand, with slight resistance as it should be, so i dont think its locked up.

coolant level is fine, or at least theres the correct amount in the overflow. i cannot check the radiator without taking the fan shroud off... if i need to let me know.

i think it might be some sort of sensor keeping it on?

anyone?

 

Yea they get noisy sometimes, but very rarely wear out. Pretty reliable systems, - Power robbers= They steal about 15 RWHP. If by chance it is bad, you'll see oil stains from leakage on the housing.

I replaced mine at about a quarter million miles, - still sounds sort of like you describe , - not all the time.