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Jul 18, 2016 | 08:18 PM

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cherokeexj21

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Year: 2004

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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On 2012 the blades of the electric fan on my 99 WJ just exploded so i took it off and put in a fanclutch from a 2000 dodge dakota, never overheated since the swap and the MPG were practically the same, two years later i sold it and new owner has been happy so far. By the way, i must tell you that moisture and heat where i live can make a car cry. My 2 cents.

that's cool my mechanical fan works very well too.

Sep 13, 2016 | 08:40 AM

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airshac

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I want to do this to my 04 cherokee with a bad fan. I have the 4.0 with the tow package. Can I go to a yard and pull the fan and clutch off a 2000ish dodge dakota and bolt it directly to my engine and just run that fan and no electrical fan?

Sep 14, 2016 | 06:03 PM

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cherokeexj21

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Originally Posted by airshac

you should be able to. Just make sure you have alittle space in between the fan clutch and mechanical fan so they don't rub

Sep 14, 2016 | 06:13 PM

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dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Just be aware when sitting in stalled traffic if the temp starts to climb, slip it into neutral and increase the engine's speed a little to get more air thru the radiator. With the old direct drive fan on my Chevy trucks, I had to do that a lot. If you're just creeping, keep it in first gear.