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8/18/2003
17:58:31

Subject: loose fan
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My truck has been squeaking a lot lately, but I can't figure out where its comeing from. today I noticed that the fan is loose, by which I mean that I can wiggle it. So now i think it may be a bearing in the water pump. Also the pitch changes when the ac compressor kicks in ,but I think that may just be because of the higher tension on the belt.
I would really apreciate some input before I go and replace anything expensive.
I have a 97 318



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8/18/2003
20:03:18

RE: loose fan
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If the pulley moves, it's a water pump.
If the fan moves, but not the pulley, you need a fan clutch.

If you replace the water pump, take the fan clutch off the pump before removing the pump.
Also, go ahead and take off the accesory bracket (A/C & alternator) so you can replace the bypass hose as well.
Get a new "O"ring for the pipe that goes into the side of the pump too.



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