Planning springtime maintenance. Part of that includes the fan clutch.


I've read a lot that a Chevy van clutch (non-ac) can work on the disco 1. Nothing about the disco 2. I'd imagine it'd work.


But, does it work AS WELL? Although cost is important, this is a Utah desert build, and will need to be able to keep up with low-speed high outside ambient temps.


If I go with the chevy clutch, will I need a new fan?


Or should I just go all "stock" and keep it maintained?


Part of the maintenance also includes radiator, hoses, etc, so I've already got that covered.


Thanks

 

You will not need new fan with the van clutch. May have to enlarge bolt holes

 

If you are not getting a used/junkyard chevy one, you might as well get the correct one. Oreilly and Autozone sells them and they are only like $10-15 more expensive.

 

summit racing has an "extreme duty" new one for 50$, direct fit, I have it.

 

Dane, thanks for the heads up. I'm assuming you mean the Hayden unit? Have you checked temps with the ultraguage, does it work any better, same? I'm just wondering if a severe-duty will overspeed the plastic fan..

 

I had bad fan clutch so I couldn't tell you the difference, I just know it sounds way difference compared to my old one, it was shot when I bought the truck.