1997 jeep grand cherokee laredo radiator fan shroud

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I also saw on this thread that somebody converted his Jeep to a clutch fan. Fan motor is about $100 or the entire fan assembly with motor already installed is about $250. If you replaced your relay recently, keep a close watch on the fan making sure it runs strong when it's called upon. I believe that my failing fan may have caused the relay to fry and possibly was responsible for killing my water pump a few months back (second time pump was replaced). All seems ok now and I got the car home from Staten Island without a tow (40 miles - yeah) Replaced the fan motor and ran engine up to temperature and a gloriously powerful fan kicked in moving lots of hot air off the radiator. If you put your hand on the shroud with the fan running you can feel a slight roughness. Fan made no unusual noises but spun very slow. Blades would turn freely by hand when tested.

#1997 jeep grand cherokee laredo radiator fan shroud cracked#

Replaced the fan relay and all seemed ok for several weeks until my daughter broke down overheating in traffic just off the Varazano bridge this weekend and had to be towed.įearing I had a blown headgasket or cracked head, I noticed that the fan would run but very slowly.

I had replaced a water pump, then a few months later had the same problem, no fan and overheated when stuck in traffic. Is this the same as a viscous fan? What modifications are needed to convert to a viscous fan? Will converting to a viscous fan not cause the EML to light up?īe advised that the relay may not be the end of the story.

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Can this relay be the faulty solenoid, the fault code refers to? It listed a fault code on the mileage display, refering to a faulty fan solenoid circuit. This Omix-ADA Replacement Radiator Fan Shroud is designed to fit all 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0L models. This Omix-ADA Replacement Radiator Fan Shroud is covered by a 5-year limited warranty from the manufacturer. At the time, the fan seemed to be turning fairly leisurely, without sucking a meaningful amount of air through the radiator. You'll save a lot on a replacement with this long-lasting fan shroud. It suddenly started to overheat after many hours of sand driving. How will I know if this relay is faulty? My Jeep recently started to overheat on a hot day in thick sand driving. Is this correct and does my Jeep also has such a relay below the light assembly? OzCoolingParts Jeep Cherokee Radiator Fan Shroud Kit. I believe my 2001 WJ 4.7 V8 is equiped with a hydraulic three speed fan. TYC 620560 Cooling Fan Assembly Compatible with 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee, Black.

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I noticed on the 'write up' (of how to replace the relay), that the author mentioned that his Jeep is equiped with an electric fan. We'll see.Can this relay also be responsible for an overheating problem on my 2001 WJ 4.7 Ltd 4X4? Hope not since everything is tight & new serpentine belt on. I hope to test the ZJ on the highway to see if going 65 to 70 on cruise will make the battery go from 14 to max 19 and the check gauge light comes on. Currently running the old heater core bypass. I hope to one day soon hook back up the hoses to see if I can get heat in the cab and no coolant in the passenger floor boards. Just gotta get the 14 gauge sheet metal from Home Depot and screws to connect the top shroud back. Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results Sort by: Replacement Fan Shroud, Fits Radiator Fan - 4. Couldn't use the box end of my 13mm ratcheting wrench, it's just not enough space had to use the open end. I did end up doing what did and used my oscillating tool to cut the top of the fan shroud out where the creases are. Just gotta let it cool down some so I can bend the clips on the rad cap so it can be more tightly secure to the rad neck. Burped the radiator squeezed the upper rad hose to help push out the air and revved up the engine a few times and let it run for about 20mins and did a quick drive around the neighborhood and side street for traffic speeds.

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Got it all done this morning I'm glad to report. Buy Marketplace Auto Parts Radiator Fan Shroud - Compatible With 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Automatic Or Manual Transmission: Fan Shrouds - FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases.