I was wondering how do you tell when the viscous coupling is bad. I have a 98 with 78k miles and was just wondering how I can tell when it is done.
Viscous Coupling, how do you know when to replace?
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I replaced mine at 145000 miles because it was running hot. If you aren't having any problems I would run it till it dies. Charles
Typically when the Fan begins to wobble/weeble; it is time to change (remove the fan cowl and inspect from there---WATCH THE HANDS). It is called the Viscous Coupling/Unit ( 11 blade axial flow for the fan specs). Mine ran be about $$168.00
Hope this helps. Melissa
1998 D1 76K miles
Hope this helps. Melissa
1998 D1 76K miles
If you are talking about the fan, start it up when it's cold. If it's good, you will hear the fan engage.
where is the best place to source this expensive little bugger.. i have 154K on my DI and it definately has a heat problem. also is there any little gottchas on the replacement of it
Melissa, on my '89 RRC, it doesn't wobble - but it won't fully engage, either. The previous clutch didn't wobble, too - but it was seized solid and caused engine vibration.RoverChic said:
where can you find one of these things for $168??? i speedycarparts has them for $221 which is supposed to be less then the list price of $283!!!!! damn things expensive
C
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CRASH05,
Many of the regulars around here are die-hard Rover enthusiasts, which is great, but it means only OEM parts will do... for a student with not much cash to throw around...
....two words: after market
I swapped out my fuel pump recently... and the OEM kit is the full assembly (plastic case, fuel lines, etc etc) and it goes for like $500 or something.
$69.99 at Auto Zone and an hour later, I'm running strong.
Many of the regulars around here are die-hard Rover enthusiasts, which is great, but it means only OEM parts will do... for a student with not much cash to throw around...
....two words: after market
I swapped out my fuel pump recently... and the OEM kit is the full assembly (plastic case, fuel lines, etc etc) and it goes for like $500 or something.
$69.99 at Auto Zone and an hour later, I'm running strong.
Autozone or Advanced auto parts. It is an Imperial fan clutch, the AA part # is 215157. Everyting bolts up fine. You will need to drill the holes in the fan to 10mm and purchase 4 10mm bolts. This is for a 3.9 with the serpentine belt. $52.00. Charles