im new to jeeps and i just bought a 92 xj but it has an overheating problem, i noticed it was low on coolant so i filled it up and bleed the system but it still creeps up and gets hot. i dont want to mess it up. when its hot the fan clutch still spins very free.. im suspecting the clutch has gone out and its not engaging anymore. this is just a trail rig i was wondering if i could just eliminate the clutch and do direct drive fan. thanks

 

anyone know any way to lock the clutch? or any type of aftermarket part to remove the clutch completely?

 

i see there are spacers you can buy but i was hoping someone had a link to the one that will fit properly

 

You don't want to eliminate the clutch. Just pick up a new one and be happy. Many people upgrade to a fan clutch out of a ZJ. It is a bigger clutch and will pull more air. You can do a search on this subject. There was just a thread on it a day or two ago.

Sounds like you need a cooling system overhaul though. While you're touching one component (the fan clutch), might as well replace some other pieces of the cooling system: thermostat, water pump, radiator, hoses, radiator cap and some new coolant. If you do all these components at the same time, you'll have reassurance that you won't be overheating and you'll only have to drain/refill the coolant once.

Also, verify that your e-fan kicks on when it is supposed to.

 

grand cherokee clutch and newer style xj auxfan definitely .

 

ive read this before and ive seen the zj clutch, my only thing is its just a trail rig.. i dont really want to spend alot on it if i dont have to.

 

You can always weld your fan clutch so that it spins all the time.

 

wont the blades self destruct at high rpms going threw a watery/mud hole? if its locked no clutch? just a thought dont wanna take out the radiator and hoses if it happens...

 

I'm doing mine right now, cost $37.00. Here is old vs. new.

 

i ended up putting the zj clutch in and it worked pretty good