Saturday I drove to CT and the engin temps under way were perfect. The air was cool, (60s) and the eng. temp was 85 deg. Couldn't make it budge 'til I got back to traffic in NYC.

When I returned I did the roar test. There was some roaring above 3000 rmps, but I was not impressed. I did not hear the roaring subside at the upper RPM limit. In addition the fan freely spun when the engine shut of. I read and it seems logical that if it is tightly engaged it will stop more abruptly. All this happend at 100 deg and slightly above. It is also the original metal blade type.

Does anyone think I'm wasting my time and money to replace this clutch?

Steve, did you replace your fan yet? I plan on getting mine done next Sat. I'm eager to hear if it makes a difference.

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-Mike
'87 300TD 304kmi (RIP)
'95 Toyota Camry Wagon 125kmi