Loud fan/engine when cold?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Loud fan/engine when cold?
I can't figure this one out yet?
every time I start the car, the engine sound very loud, when I said loud I mean
a supercharge v8 wooooooooaaaaaaooooooooouummmm boxy sound it last a few seconds maybe up to a minute and slowly goes away, it's not the fan!
I installed a new one not too long ago, but that is what is sounds like, a frozen fan clutch, and it has nothing to do with rpms, when engine is already warm I can take the truck to high rpms, and does not make that loud noise.
It only happens when starting in the morning cold or when leaving the truck parked for a few hours?
Are these 2000 Rangers 3.0 L loud when warming up?
every time I start the car, the engine sound very loud, when I said loud I mean
a supercharge v8 wooooooooaaaaaaooooooooouummmm boxy sound it last a few seconds maybe up to a minute and slowly goes away, it's not the fan!
I installed a new one not too long ago, but that is what is sounds like, a frozen fan clutch, and it has nothing to do with rpms, when engine is already warm I can take the truck to high rpms, and does not make that loud noise.
It only happens when starting in the morning cold or when leaving the truck parked for a few hours?
Are these 2000 Rangers 3.0 L loud when warming up?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by RangerPilot
You put on a new fan and clutch? Or just a new fan? Sounds like cold fluid in the clutch just keeping the fan engaged for a few seconds while it warms up.
What do you mean with fluid?
Is any fluid inside the clutch? I got mine from Napa auto parts but doesn't say anything about a cooling fluid? Please explain me more and what the fluid or no fluid had to do with the fan clutch to be loud?
You know it makes a lot of sense what you're saying cuz it sound like the fan clutch is locked and then looses up, so is it normal or I got a cheap clutch fan?
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,462
Likes: 4
From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
The clutch is viscious...full of fluid. The fluid is typically cold when the engine is first started, and therefore basically engages the fan for a few seconds until the fluid becomes thin from warming up and allows the fan to spin freely. As the engine gets warmer, the fan warms up and the clutch engages more and more to keep the engine cool. The fluid inside the clutch doesn't require changing or maintenance.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by RangerPilot
The clutch is viscious...full of fluid. The fluid is typically cold when the engine is first started, and therefore basically engages the fan for a few seconds until the fluid becomes thin from warming up and allows the fan to spin freely. As the engine gets warmer, the fan warms up and the clutch engages more and more to keep the engine cool. The fluid inside the clutch doesn't require changing or maintenance.
I only saw a bearing and a bearing seal?and I don't hear any liquid movement in the clutch, and what happen in ice frozen winters with these fan clutches, do they run engage for an hour or so?
Is there anyway to test the clutch when cold or after warming up?
does spinning the fan blades by hand when cold or warm can tell me anything?
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,462
Likes: 4
From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
You can't see it...it's all inside the clutch. It functions sorta like a torque converter.
I agree that you probably have a bad clutch if it's that noticeable.
I agree that you probably have a bad clutch if it's that noticeable.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Woodside, NY
Great...I have the same engine and same year and the same noise. I purchased the truck with this sound and have put about 25k on it so far. Any other signs required to diagnose this as a fan clutch or is this definately it?
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,462
Likes: 4
From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
Go outside with the truck cold and not having run for a while. Spin the fan with your finger. It should freely spin. Start truck and either let it idle or drive it around 'til it warms up. Kill it, pop hood, try and spin fan with finger. It should take a good bit more force to spin it. If it does, you have a good fan clutch.
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Woodside, NY
Originally Posted by RangerPilot
Go outside with the truck cold and not having run for a while. Spin the fan with your finger. It should freely spin. Start truck and either let it idle or drive it around 'til it warms up. Kill it, pop hood, try and spin fan with finger. It should take a good bit more force to spin it. If it does, you have a good fan clutch.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by RangerPilot
Go outside with the truck cold and not having run for a while. Spin the fan with your finger. It should freely spin. Start truck and either let it idle or drive it around 'til it warms up. Kill it, pop hood, try and spin fan with finger. It should take a good bit more force to spin it. If it does, you have a good fan clutch.
the clutch should stop quickly otherwise is not good if it keeps turning over more than once?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Right again Rp!!
Did the test, Engine cold is harder to turn, after a few seconds of warming up it spins easier! So I guess that's the way it is for the 1998-2000 rangers 3.0L?
Are these oil cool clutches better than regular ones?
I guess my 94 2.3L has the non fluid one cuz it's quieter when cold?
Did the test, Engine cold is harder to turn, after a few seconds of warming up it spins easier! So I guess that's the way it is for the 1998-2000 rangers 3.0L?
Are these oil cool clutches better than regular ones?
I guess my 94 2.3L has the non fluid one cuz it's quieter when cold?
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,034
Likes: 1
From: NJ
Originally Posted by cadriver
Right again Rp!!
Did the test, Engine cold is harder to turn, after a few seconds of warming up it spins easier! So I guess that's the way it is for the 1998-2000 rangers 3.0L?
Are these oil cool clutches better than regular ones?
I guess my 94 2.3L has the non fluid one cuz it's quieter when cold?
Did the test, Engine cold is harder to turn, after a few seconds of warming up it spins easier! So I guess that's the way it is for the 1998-2000 rangers 3.0L?
Are these oil cool clutches better than regular ones?
I guess my 94 2.3L has the non fluid one cuz it's quieter when cold?
Basically what RangerPilot said
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
W7PSK
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
6
May 9, 2022 11:04 PM
BB 460
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
17
Feb 21, 2010 10:14 AM