I live in central california, and it's HOT here in the summer..I don't want to hurt the engine, but the sound is like a wind tunnel. thanks..
2006-09-02 14:29:02 · 5 answers · asked by papabear102845 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Do not remove your fan shroud, Check and see if maybe your fan clutch is bad causing your fan to be always engaged making the loud fan roar.
2006-09-02 14:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by Magikmann 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do not remove the shroud. The shroud helps to direct air over the engine compartment to help control the high heat. As for the wind tunnel noise, look in front of the radiator for paper or leaves. You might also try weatherstrip material in the open space around the front edge of the shroud where it meets the back side of the radiator. If the water pump uses a fan clutch , the silicon clutch could be slipping.
When I sent the message I forgot to mention , that if it is the fan clutch, you can remove the fan and fan clutch and install one or two electric fans at and on the radiator. My 2003 has this set up.
2006-09-02 14:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have another alternative too, Remove the shroud, -but put in a couple aftermarket electric fans in opposite corners to augment lost airflow caused by "tunneling" airflow to increase volume! You can put in a couple 10" or so electric fans , - one top and one bottom on opposite sides, with thermostat switch, or solenoid hooked to A/C compressor, - which is when the most hot air is dumped in front of the radiator! The truck has plenty of room betweeen the a/c radiator and the grille!
2006-09-02 15:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt remove the shroud it serves a purpose it channels the air through a specified area of the radiator taking it off will cause temp. to go up. What type of fan is on it is it stock or what I have a direct drive flex fan on my race truck and it suunds the same way..
2006-09-02 15:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by davecat350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have one too and we live in lodi, ca. what u need to do is put a clutch fan it it, best not to remove the shroud, the shroud cools the radiator down,faster.IM us for more info if needed
2006-09-02 14:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋