Can a clutch fan be re'coed.

[krbrooking]

So I took out my fan today as it was not working. (Had the same resistance when hot as when cold). I was about to do what Parksey had done with his when I noticed that the clutch had the 4 bolts holding the fan in.

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So I removed them and the fan.

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And on the other side there was another 4 bolts that held the 2 pieces together. So I removed them as well.


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And this was the result.


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So my questions are:
Can I get the oil/silicone to refill it.
Am I right in assuming that if the resistance is the same when hot as it is cold it means it is not working properly.
If I can get the oil where do I get it and what is it.

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[P4trol]

The oil is silicone oil. People use it to lube up the belts on walking machines. Memory says it was $20 for 50ml off ebay. 50ml is a good amount. Pour it over and bolt together again.

[garett]

i've heard it was at least for sale a few years ago, but most of the time they just get replaced. don't have a clue other than try someone like repco or bursons ect

[jay see]

As far as I know you can get it at Toyota.

[krbrooking]

As far as I know you can get it at Toyota.

Will that help it work or make it worse. Lol

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[jay see]

Will that help it work or make it worse. Lol

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Yeah, well
Probably better to buy a aftermarket replacement, Nissan one.

[Stropp]

Def get it from Tojo, did mine about a year ago.

[krbrooking]

image-441461173.jpg Is this the stuff. Because this stuff is clear and the stuff in the unit is brown and quite thick and claggy/tacky.
Is that from years of use it is mine different stuff???
Please excuse my ignorance.
I have also spoken to two ex mechanics that I work with and they both said they have never heard of anyone opening them up and refilling them????
How much will I need as well, as I don't think 50ml will be enough.


Thanks in advance.

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[garett]

pretty sure that isn't it, some can be refilled but it just isn't really worth the time and effort to save a little and u need to find out how much is required, personally i'd just buy a replacement hub, then you know its right.

[jay see]

pretty sure that isn't it, some can be refilled but it just isn't really worth the time and effort to save a little and u need to find out how much is required, personally i'd just buy a replacement hub, then you know its right.

What he said.