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Old 23rd July 2018, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by moltuae View Post
Might be your viscous fan clutch, Jim. When was it last changed?

I believe you can check it by seeing how easily you can turn it by hand when the engine is hot (*without the engine running!).





*Unless you're feeling brave and/or stupid ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEnY9oXW9PU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOXcrbQRDWU
It’s never been changed since I’ve owned the car. I assume that I shouldn’t be able to turn it easily by hand?
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