Viscous Fan Problem

[Justa32]

my viscous fan keeps spinning is there anyway to fix this problem without replacing the whole unit?

[Justa32]

anybody no how much hp ill b losing with this little problem?

[some_cs_student]

Someone said you can get the viscous fluid re-filled, not sure how.

I'd estimate your HP loss at zero, you may get some issues with cooling instead

[The Dan]

my viscous fan keeps spinning is there anyway to fix this problem without replacing the whole unit?

They are supposed to spin. Can you explain what you mean a little clearer?

[pipster11]

mine spins all the time

get a screwdriver and with the car off use the screwdriver to keep the fan from moving

then have someone start the car

if you can hold the fan in place and stop it from moving then its ok

if it flicks the screwdriver out and spins then it needs fixing

[some_cs_student]

mine spins all the time

get a screwdriver and with the car off use the screwdriver to keep the fan from moving

then have someone start the car

if you can hold the fan in place and stop it from moving then its ok

if it flicks the screwdriver out and spins then it needs fixing

I would disagree with that, if the fan is wrecked, once *warmed* up, the fan should be able to flick the screwdriver out, unless you use too much pressure on it

If it doesn't then you probably had an issue, when my viscous was broken the car could get to 70 degrees oil/water temp, you could have 1 finger on the fan, start the car and it wouldn't move.

The viscous should have tightened up by then and starting moving to cool it, the new one (brand new) after been warmed up, you couldn't hold it with a screwdriver after you started the car.

However when cold, its obviously not going to resist been stopped very much

EDIT: furthermore, when it was broken the fan would continue spinning after the engine shutoff when warm, after the new one was fitted it stopped fairly quickly if the engine was warm and turned off because it was starting to turn with the belt...

EDIT2: original poster, can you try posting with a lot more information next time? Its hard to help people with no information.

Its like posting "my 2way diff is not locking", well that's great, its not supposed to lock all the time

[gotRICE?]

Im guessing hes taking about at idle.. as how else would you be totally sure?

It will always spin, no matter what. It doesnt stop. Unless you key off.

[W0rp3D]

when my viscous was broken the car could get to 70 degrees oil/water temp, you could have 1 finger on the fan, start the car and it wouldn't move.

My is screwed atm, i can hold it when at 78 degrees (according to the power fc) with one finger and with a little flick it will even go backwards.

the new one (brand new)

Where did you get a brand new one and what did it cost, would much rather get a new one if it is a reasonable price.