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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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Cruiser recommended I get the stock clutch and it's new so I'm thinking I'll just keep that for now.
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Originally Posted by fijicorey25
If you haven't replaced your fan clutch yet, let me say that it is a bit difficult get it out due to the small working space. I had to remove it along with the shroud from underneath.
Yea without the crossmember it's easier. Already had radiator out so it was no problem. Can't imagine trying to do just the clutch
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Originally Posted by NewbJeep
Cruiser recommended I get the stock clutch and it's new so I'm thinking I'll just keep that for now.
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+1 It looks like Ruben's clutch is the OEM replacement for his XJ and it's working fine. He says its moving more air than his old one use to. These clutches aren't just totally good or totally bad. They can be in between. I'm betting his was.


Huh, the one I put was not OEM, its bigger, its the NAPA 272310 one. you can see difference.
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 01:54 PM
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Uh oh. SORRY Ruben. Got you mixed up with fijicorey25.

I'm running the same as you.
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Ya know, I didn't install a new belt. And I think my pulley is dragging a bit. Going to replace those and update you guys.
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Originally Posted by EZEARL
Uh oh. SORRY Ruben. Got you mixed up with fijicorey25.

I'm running the same as you.
Ahh no worries. Ya I like the improvement and for such a low cost. Where it really shines is in traffic waiting at a stop light. I noticed with my OEM fan clutch at a Stop Light I was going over 210 by hair. Now it RARELY will even touch 210. Keep in mind I live 10-15 MIN from the Texas/Mexico Border and right now its 96 degrees and getting hotter so to have my temps remain under 210 is nice.
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That's what I'd consider extreme conditions for the just barely adequate cooling system. In most conditions the system works fine IF it's in 110% good shape.
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"Sometimes I think I should have kept my money and just had someone kick me in the every day for a few weeks. But then I wouldn't own an XJ. "

Never owned a Harley huh?
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"Sometimes I think I should have kept my money and just had someone kick me in the every day for a few weeks. But then I wouldn't own an XJ. "

Never owned a Harley huh?
Ha. No Harley but a Triumph. Those parts are expensive to get. Not sure how they compare
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Back in '74 a set of connecting rods was $400. Of course they had to be gotten from the dealer. Aftermarket accessories for it were comparable to the ones for a friends BSA.
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Back in '74 a set of connecting rods was $400. Of course they had to be gotten from the dealer. Aftermarket accessories for it were comparable to the ones for a friends BSA.
Jeez. At least I only have one pta vehicle
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My XJ is one of two most reliable vehicles I've owned. The other was an '87 Toyota 2wd p/u I paid $200 for. Ran it daily for 9yrs until my wife got rear ended. She actually drove it home while the '99 Silverado that her was taken away on a rollback. Tweaked the yotas frame a bit.
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Oh she's reliable. But can be testy once in a while. I've not had any other vehicle that was so easy to work on
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Originally Posted by RubenZ
I had no problem with anything coming out or hitting the radiator. Are you sure your engine mounts aren't bad and your motor shifted forward during a hard brake or something lol.

I was able to get the shroud up from the top. It was actually one of the easiest removal of an engine component I've had to do so far lol. I probably replaced it in less than 30 min.
Not sure. Does this look too close? Yes, I did ding my radiator a little. There's about an inch of space between the fin and the rad

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