Fan Clutch Noise

Excess fan noise at high speed is caused by the same problem a seized fan clutch.

Ceiling fan with light bunnings. When the clutch shoe inside the part gets stuck it fails to disengage. When a fan clutch goes bad there can be is a loud roar. Often times its the fan clutch.

A fan clutch is designed to cool the engine when it becomes too hot and on the verge of overheating. Had a new fan clutch installed after the original one locked up and threw all the blades at around 4000 rpm. If the fan clutch requires repair take the vehicle to a qualified mechanic.

Check the bolt and washer on the center and be sure that it is tight. Then test the fan clutch by giving it a good push. The clutch is moving.

Jump to latest follow 1 13 of 13 posts. The fan clutch unit is approximately 1 foot tall by 1 foot wide. When the fan is locked up the cooling fan is permanently.

If it is not tight re tighten the center bolt. A roaring noise could mean a number of things including a bad wheel bearing worn tires or a differential thats low on oil. The clutch though small plays a vital role in the functioning of your car.

A noisy fan clutch can also be the culprit when your car is overheating. Its normal to hear a roaring sound as the air gets pulled across the radiator when you first start up a cold engine. It gauges the temperature of the air coming into contact with the radiator and protects the engine.

Joined jun 23 2017 4 posts. This roaring sound with a correctly functioning fan clutch dissipates after a few minutes as the clutch re distributes the silicone fluid back to its normal disengaged mode. Rb the mechanic assumes no.

Silicone fluid leaking from the fan clutch would cause this problem. If it spins more than three full rotations this indicates that it may be prone to slipping. From fan clutch roaring to fan clutch noise there are many signs you should be on the lookout for in this case.

A faulty fan clutch that leaves the fan permanently engaged will not only cause a noisy engine but can also cause a decrease in performance. This causes the fan to lock up on the input shaft. Discussion starter 1 jun 23 2017.

Due to factors beyond the control of rb the mechanic it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information. A stuck fan clutch will cause excessive unnecessary drag on the engine which can cause a drop in power acceleration and fuel efficiency sometimes to a quite noticeable degree. Fan spins after engine shut down might indicate a weak clutch.

These clutches are featured on forward facing engines only and are used in place of an electric fan though they do the same job.