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Nov 5, 2006 | 04:18 PM

BigDave

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From: South Florida

Car: 92 Caprice Classic

Engine: 305

Clutch fan replacement

Hey,
I have a clutch fan now is there anything else I could use, I have A/C and my car is on my SIG. Plastic flex or metal, Remove fan totally and put electric fans. I want performance without running hot??
Thanks Dave.

Nov 5, 2006 | 05:03 PM

JamesC

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From: Lawrence, KS

Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Welcome to TGO, BigDave. This site is for 82-92 Camaros and Firebirds, but you might find an answer with a search.

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Jan 16, 2007 | 12:45 AM

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Hi,

I have a 1984 Trans Am with clutch fan.
My questions:

1.
Could anybody please explain me shortly how it works?
There is a fluid or what in it...

2.
Can I do any preventive maintenance?
Does it make sense?
Is it possible or the whole thing is totally closed?

3.
Can I replace it with a new fan if it breaks?
Is there any company which has such new fans?

Thank you,

Laszlo

Jan 16, 2007 | 10:48 AM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

The fan hub has a viscous silicone fluid in it, and a thermostatic valve. It's a sealed unit so there isn't really any maintenance that can be done. There are a number of sources for aftermarket and replacement fans and hubs.

Jan 16, 2007 | 12:09 PM

5678TA

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From: Maui, Hawaii

Car: 1984 Trans Am

Engine: broken 385sbc

Transmission: G-Force rebuilt T-5

Axle/Gears: Currie 9" Ford 4.30:1

flex-a-lite fans are pretty good.. just replace the clutch part with a spacer, probably 1" or 2", and get a fan that is the same size or bigger than stock.. but for the most performance gain, go electric..