Aluminum Radiator

[VX crazy]

Well, so far, so good. I've been running the a/c full blast every day, no matter what, and it hasn't even moved past 1/2 way. I even spent time on Tuesday purposely sitting in traffic, as that would always cause it to overheat in the past. Waiting for a 100+ degree day in full sunlight before I'll call this one closed, though.

With ya here, drove yesterday and prior to change of fan clutch, about 2 wks ago, would get up to 220+ with AC before I would shut off AC in traffic, yesterday max it got up to was like 188 in traffic and it was what 86 yesterday? AND I drove it hard on the toll at about 85 mph for about 15 min prior to sitting in traffic. I am such a happy camper!

[disasterlady]

I'm confused with the different references here... having overheating issues myself when AC is on. Noticed condenser fan wasn't working off and on but not sure where to get the best deal or quiet fan.

Is clutch fan the fan for the radiator or is it the one in front for the AC condenser?


Does anyone know the actual diameter size of the condenser fan ?

Is there a good universal or common aftermarket replacement for it?

Going to try replacing engine temp sensor for first fix as I hear it is a easy and cheaper fix... any suggestions on this and/or prices and deals?

thanks everyone!!

[LittleBeast]

I'm confused with the different references here... having overheating issues myself when AC is on. Noticed condenser fan wasn't working off and on but not sure where to get the best deal or quiet fan.

Is clutch fan the fan for the radiator or is it the one in front for the AC condenser?


Does anyone know the actual diameter size of the condenser fan ?

Is there a good universal or common aftermarket replacement for it?

Going to try replacing engine temp sensor for first fix as I hear it is a easy and cheaper fix... any suggestions on this and/or prices and deals?

thanks everyone!!

A clutch for a fan is for a fan connected to the serpentine belt or directly to engine. Electric fans like the condenser fan have no clutch as there is no physical connection to the engine, just simply wires to a relay and heat sensor. Our condenser fan is the small electric one in front of the condenser. I am not sure on the exact size of it, but just about any decent electric fan that is wired to push air through the condenser would work fine. I have two on mine as many people have done here. I think the confusion comes into play when some of us have tried to replace our cluth style radiator fans with a large electric style radiator fan setup. I found that no matter how good of an electric fan I could not get temps below 200 consistently, but going back to the clutch style radiator fan and just adding a new clutch my temps stay under 180 even sitting in traffic in TX heat. Not sure about replacing the "engine temp sensor". If you have a clutch style fan there is no such thing, there is a thermostat that opens at a specific temp for the radiator coolant to flow, I am sure there might be a temp sensor for the condenser fan, but it should just come on when you start the AC compressor by turning the AC controls on inside the car.