Alfa Romeo Fan Clutch
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Among the most important and most hardworking part of your Alfa Romeo vehicle is the cooling system. Because overheating can be potentially hazardous to your vehicle, it is vital that your cooling system is always in top shape to keep continuous supply of air in the engine. Your Alfa Romeo is made from durable and competent parts but these parts can only endure heat up to a certain degree. Sooner or later your vehicle will start to overheat if the cooling system starts to malfunction.
There are several components in a vehicles cooling system; among them is the fan clutch. It is located in front of the water pump and uses the engine to engage and disengage the radiator fan. The fan clutch is basically a small fluid coupling that controls the speed of the fan. It is the fan clutch that makes sure that the fan rotates at the right time and speed. It also ensures that the fan reduces its speed when there is enough air flow in the engine.
A fluid coupling packed with silicone oil is installed in the fan clutch. This helps in alerting the fan whenever too much heat is present in the engine. When there is too much heat, the bimetal coil spring expands and allows the oil to go into the fluid coupling to activate the fan. On the other hand, if the air is too cool, the coil springs contracts and the oil is not allowed to enter the coupling causing the fan to slow down. It is essential that the fan slows down when not in use to save the power of the engine. This function of the fan clutch efficiently reduces the risk of your engine from overheating, thus allowing you to enjoy your ride for thousands of miles.
Time and usage will, however, cause the fan clutch to wear out. Dirt, heat, rust and other contaminants will deteriorate the fan clutch and cause it to malfunction. When this happens you will start to experience overheating. Overheating is very hazardous as the fuel in the engine will start to detonate. The engine will also lose its power and waste fuel. Pre-ignition can also occur damaging and burning the pistons and other engine parts. The head gasket can also be blown out resulting to stress that can restrict the coolant flow to the cylinders.
As such, it is vital that you immediately check the fan clutch when you start to experience overheating. This way you can immediately address the problem and replace the worn out fan clutch. Do not put off replacement to avoid getting bigger engine problem in the future. You can secure your Alfa Romeo fan clutch here at Parts Train. The fan clutch included in our online catalog will offer your Alfa Romeo superb air flow and cooling system.
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Fan Clutch Wrench
LISLE DRIVING FAN CLUTCH WRENCH -- 1-1/2 in.; Quickly removes and installs fan clutch when repairing the water pump or fan clutch; Use with an air hammer.
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Fan Clutch Wrench
LISLE DRIVING FAN CLUTCH WRENCH -- 36 mm; Quickly removes and installs fan clutch when repairing the water pump or fan clutch; Use with an air hammer.
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Fan Clutch Wrench
LISLE DRIVING FAN CLUTCH WRENCH -- 2 in.; Quickly removes and installs fan clutch when repairing the water pump or fan clutch; Use with an air hammer.
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Fan Clutch Wrench
LISLE FAN CLUTCH WRENCH -- 36 mm; Removes and installs Ford fan clutches when repairing or replacing the water pump, timing chain, or fan clutch.
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Fan Clutch Wrench
LISLE UNIVERSAL HOLDING FAN CLUTCH WRENCH -- This tool is adjustable to fit bolts that attach pulley to the water pump.
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