Mine wasn't screaming it was rattling like a monster helicopter. Last time I had it out I oiled it thoroughly. This time, when I got it out and apart I saw that it was worthless. Worn to a nub up inside where it should not have been. So... Due to a road trip coming up tonight, I had to give in and pay for a doggone new one.

The s.o.b. piece of crap!! I fn hate the way they are made now. The old one I could pull off and stick it back on with barely any problem. The way this one was made it took every bit of what little muscle power and energy I have in my fragile condition, and its finally in there. (Insert Sylvester-like line of cartoon curses here.) But at least I have silent cooling and I did it myself. yay! Proof that no mechanical experience is necessary when one is very determined to be cool.

I can blow raspberries at the darn Texas heat now. Cautiously though. Don't want to press my luck.