Thread: What are these parts ('87 300TD)
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Old 01-05-2007, 01:08 PM
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Sounds like your fan clutch is in need of replacement. I am planning on upgrading to the late model plastic 11 blade fan with its cheaper fan clutch, there's info on this conversion on the Forum. The weight of the fan is less than the original metal one and that I believe helps extend the life of the thermo clutch. I've replaced a few of them and can say they sometimes have disappointing life. A few guys claim to have injected new viscous fluid (Toyota sells it in two viscosities) into the clutch but I never tried that. YMMV
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