I've got a 2000 XJ with a 4.0. The top of the fan shroud is loose, and I've currently got it held in with wire-ties. It works, but I want to get it right.

Do I need to remove the radiator fan and motor to replace the fan shroud? It looks like a really tight fit in there. I looks like it would be tough to get the lower part out from around the fan blades.

 

You should be able to get it out without removing the fan. I have a 94 and took mine out without removing the fan...Tj

 

Thanks, TJ.

Anyone try this in a later year XJ?

 

I just ordered a new shroud for my 97. When it comes in I can tell you how it installs. I don't have to remove one, though, the PO seems to have lost it when he changed the radiator.

 

On my '98 4.0 I managed to replace it without having to remove anything else. Bit of a fiddle, but not difficult.

Mind you, I replaced the radiator and couldn't get it back in then. Had to put it over the fan before putting the radiator in place.

Jeroen

 

Just installed my new shroud. Super simple. slip it around the fan, get the tabs into the holders on the bottom and bolt it on. Less than 10 minute install.

 

Just as an FYI, i just ordered a new replacement fan shroud from Partsgeek.com and i got it for $16.89 shipped. Since i know alot of the XJ's out here dont have one or the one they got is messed up.

 

thanks bro mine has been gone for a while. Just ordered one!

 

I decimated mine when I replaced the fan clutch lol.

 

You shouldn't need to take it out. Have the top two screws pulled through the plastic? If so, use some washers. If not, you may just need two threaded clips and two screws.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Also for the partsgeek link. As cheap and easy as it is, I'm going to go ahead and knock this out...

 

I ordered and paid for mine forever ago but never came in the mail.

 

Had to remove the fan and clutch on mine to get the shroud in. I could not, no matter what I tried, slip the shroud between the fan and radiator. I didn't want to damage the radiator so I just removed the bolts holding the clutch to the pulley, put the shroud in and put the fan back in. Was a lot easier.

 

from the partsgeek site? just wondering cause i was about to order one.

 

ordered straight from partsgeek gave em my address, other info, and cc#. bank says it went through, they sent me a conformation email. yet the ups man keeps driving right past my house haha