Okay,,sounds like great advice.
How can I check to see if the fan clutch is working properly?
Unplugged,,I will try your idea later today.
Thanks,,Randy
I am getting my clutch fan replaced as we speak and so I did some looking around before I did and found this.
http://www.haydenauto.com/installation/faqs.htm
On a side note Imperial brand clutch fans are just repackaged Hayden now and cost more! and Hayden and Imperial are part of Four Seasons another name in fans.
I called them to check after seeing both catalogs on the web site and they said the Imperial was repacked Hayden sold by Advance Auto.
Q. How do I know if my fan clutch needs to be replaced?
A. These are the most common symptoms of a failed fan clutch:
* Leaking fluid - Oily build up around the bearing or thermal spring.
* Bad bearing - Seized, turns rough or has excessive play, (more than 1/4" at fan tip).
* Worn thermal spring - Spring is loose.
Some fan clutches will show no visible indication of a problem yet may still be faulty. The following may also indicate a faulty fan clutch:
* Fan spins excessively - Three or more times when hot engine is shut off.
* Poor air conditioning - At low speed or excessive high side pressures.
* Doesn't engage - Fan speed does not increase or "locks up" when the engine is hot.
* Does not disengage - Fan clutch won't slow down when the engine is cold.