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Spetz 06-25-2010 05:30 AM

Engine fan free spinning
 
The fan attached the the motor freespins when the engine is off.
I feel some resistance, but otherwise I can keep turning it, and it does not "lock" like I have read it should.

When the engine is on and warm, if I pop the hood the fan spins of course, and I feel gushes of hot air coming from it.

Is this ok, or something may be wrong?
Two years ago I changed the thermostat. Last month a coolant flush. Maximum temp I have driven it in was 35 deg C and maximum temp it has reached is about 90 deg C

mbdoc 06-25-2010 08:25 AM

Sounds like it is working correctly.

Saving power & then working only when demanded.

Spetz 06-25-2010 09:13 AM

I was reading that when cold and engine off, I shouldn't be able to spin it more than a turn or two?

tjts1 06-25-2010 09:50 AM

You have an electric clutch fan. Its fine.

Spetz 06-25-2010 10:16 AM

Ok thanks guys for the reassurance.
Temps here will reach 45+ degrees C so making sure all this works is quite important


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