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coolcloo1019
02-20-2006, 03:28 PM
So just the other day I started hearing this obnoxious roar coming from under the hood. Right away I realized it was the fan. On cold mornings it would occasionally do this but now it is constantly roaring and there is a huge power loss in my TrailBlazer. Sometimes, if I really get on the gas and get it up to about 4,500 rpm it will kick off and the power will come back but if I just drive normally the fan is ROARING obnoxiously. Does this mean that the clutch in the fan is gone? Any input is appreciated.
Country Boy
02-20-2006, 04:49 PM
Sounds like the clutch went bad.
coolcloo1019
02-21-2006, 01:54 AM
Can just the clutch be replaced or does it have to be the whole fan and clutch assembly? It's under warranty but I've got a $175 deductable for the warranty. (I knwo that's shitty). So if I could replace it for less than $175 I'll just do that.
2kSnakeater
02-25-2006, 03:00 AM
they are still puting those old things in new cars? look Trash the shitty clutch drive fan and get a dual fan setup that will work on your truck, look into a 4th camaro/firebird dual fan setup. Not only by going to dual electric fan will your truck run cooler, but you will see a 5-15 hp gain from taking out that shitty 1950's technology.
coolcloo1019
02-28-2006, 04:31 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-Camaro-Firebird-LS1-electric-cooling-fan_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33600QQitemZ8042759 672QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW something like this?
Country Boy
02-28-2006, 05:53 PM
I dont think you can get just the clutch. I think you have to buy the whole fan assembly. Electric fans would be a good replacement though. It robs less power from the motor and work better.
Country Boy
02-28-2006, 05:55 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-Camaro-Firebird-LS1-electric-cooling-fan_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33600QQitemZ8042759 672QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW something like this?


You could use something like that but youd have to wire it all up and find a temp sensor that works, etc... You can buy the electric fan kits as long as you know the deminsions that will fit. They come with the wiring and sensor already.
killerMikeD
02-28-2006, 06:43 PM
deff go with the E-fan, i have the Flex-o-Lite on my truck- mike
2kSnakeater
02-28-2006, 10:39 PM
f the temp sensor, wire the little fan to run as soon as you turn the key and get a switch for the big fan, so when you are towing, racing or what ever you can turn the big one on!
coolcloo1019
03-01-2006, 03:53 PM
Well I'm contemplating taking it to the dealer. I have a warranty and the whole job, new fan + labor will cost me $175. Just an electric fan alone will cost me like $200. So I'm undecided. I better do something before it burns up though.
Country Boy
03-01-2006, 06:36 PM
If you have a warrenty, have the dealer fix it.
coolcloo1019
03-02-2006, 02:43 PM
If you have a warrenty, have the dealer fix it.

I think that's what I'm going to do. Thanks for the input guys but I'll just have the dealer fix it for now.