Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Where can I get a clutch for clutch fan...

[PGaither]

I need a cluctch for the cooling fan on my 96 Dodge Ram CTD, I went to my local Auto Zone, and they didn't have one (couldn't even oerder one), and had no idea where I could get one (besides from Dodge), There a local Cummins dealer near me, can I get one from them? Any place I can order one on the interenet?

 

[illflem]

www.napaonline.com has them but the price of $144 seems too high



http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/n...r=15545257&prmenbr=5806&usrcommgrpid=53606106

 

[gitchesum]

I got one from Oreillly Auto for $61. 99. NOt sure if you can buy it online though.

 

[PGaither]

Hi illflem, I checked at Napa.com (the link you left me), and they only listed a clutch fan for the 5. 2 gas v-8 Dodge, and the 5. 9 gas v-8 Dodge, is it the same clutch fan on the CTD? If so which one, they list two different ones for each v-8? If not where else can I get one? Can I get it from Cummins? I'll try calling them tomorow.....

 

[Cooker]

NAPA does seem a bit spendy. I think they are $130 - $150 at the dealer.

 

[ronpierce]

I got mine from Bill Heath at DP Heath Diesel Power. www.heathdiesel.com Price was the best and included shipping and he even sent along some Royal Purple additive.

 

[illflem]

The second Napa link I posted was for the diesel engine p/n TEM272313

Sometimes with Napa online it will tell you a part isn't available just because of the model year you enter. The fan clutch is the same for '94-'98, when I got that number I entered '95, it listed the diesel engine option. Had the same thing happen when searching for a Napa trackbar number. I have also found that Napa online's prices are usually way higher than what you end up paying.



At $79 the Heath Diesel Power unit is a good price.

 

[Underdog]

I don't know what part of the country you're in but,if you have a

auto parts store affiliated with, Car Quest, you might try them.

I bought one from Car Quest for $112. 99 (if I remember correctly)

It seems to be working alright so far. I also bought a water pump from them.

 

[shendren]

i bought a new one off of ebay a while back. it is still in the garage. i'll look and see what i paid for it... ... email me if you're interested...



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scott.

 

[Deezul1]

Pep Boys carries Hayden at about $65. 00

 

[PGaither]

Thanks for all the replies, I bought one from Heath Diesel power for $79 (including shipping), its a Hayes super duty. They said I should be careful driving for the next couple days, 60-65 mph, or less on the highway (untill I install the new one), and keep the revs as low as possible because there have been so instances of the bearing letting go and driving the fan into the radiator! Is that true? Any body there ever here of that, or have it happen to them? I have to go to work for the next couple of days, about 120 miles a day, and hour to, and an hour back... . I can grab the fan and try to move it checking it for free play, and it doesn't move or have any freeplay, the fan does spin (I was trying to move it the wrong way before), and it does spin, but with a bit of resistance/drag. Is it safe to drive it for 2-3 more days if I take it easy & keep the revs low?Oo.

 

[Cooker]

Just take the fan off completely. As long as you do not do a ton of city driving and don't get stuck in a traffic jam you will be fine. Just watch your temp gauge.

 

[PGaither]

How do I remove the fan to do the clutch? They told me at Heath Diesel to put a 32 mm openend wrench on it, and whack it with a hamer (reverse thread) to loosen it, I can barely get my hands in there between the fan & radiator, especially with the rad. shroud. Theres no way I can get a hamer in there to whack the wrench... ... . Do I need to remove the shroud?

 

[illflem]

Originally posted by PGaither

There's no way I can get a hammer in there to whack the wrench... ... . Do I need to remove the shroud?

Use a long drift or steel bar, place the tip on the right side of the nut flat and give it a couple of real good whacks. Now put on your wrench and turn it towards the right. If the pulley turns hold it with large slip joint pliers or use a 3/8'' socket drive to temporarily tighten the fan belt.

If you have an air chisel you can use it on the right side of the nut flat with a blunt tip, it will be the only tool needed.



No need to remove the shroud, the fan will come out the top but is like going though a maze, there is only one way out.

 

[Cooker]

I know illflem has had great luck with the long drift method. I however had none. Maybe I wasn't trying hard enough?



The first time I removed my fan I used a chain wrench to hold the pully tight and then loosened the nut with the wrench. Just another suggestion.

 

[PGaither]

I thought the nut was in the front of the fan, but now I see it is behind the fan right? That makes it a lot easier to get to. How do I keep the fan/belt from slipping? Where do I put the 3/8 drive? On the belt tensioner? What do I hold onto with the slip-joint pliers? Not the fan blade? The shaft ahead of the bolt? I think I have a chain wrench, what am I grabbing with the chain wrench to keep the fan/belt from moving?

 

[illflem]

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Fan is removed in this picture



1)WATER PUMP

2)ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

3)AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER

4)3/8" SQUARE HOLE

5)MOUNT BOLT



Put the drive of a 3/8'' ratchet or breaker bar in the square hole(#4), I like a piece of pipe on the bar so I can use my elbow to hold it and use my hands elsewhere.

Turn the breaker clockwise to make the belt tight for removing the fan or wrap your chain wrench or slip joint pliers around the fan pulley. You don't need to remove the belt to remove the fan/clutch.

I have never been able to get the fan/clutch off without first giving the nut a couple of good whacks as described above.

A cheap wrench is best for the large fan nut as a good one might be too thick. I've always used a 1-1/2'' open end because I have a cheap one that size, 1-7/16'' is the correct size though. You will only have to use the wrench for a fraction of a turn, it will spin off easily by hand after broken loose. Remember left hand threads, clockwise to loosen.