Td5 Viscous Fan seized

[Hendrik]

Hi all

My viscous fan is seized, which saps power and the noise when is driving me insane. Is there anyway to repair the viscous unit? I have tried pouring a little oil where the shaft comes out, which worked for a while but it's seized again now.

Is the fan a complete throw away item ie buy a whole new fan for $300???

Regards
Hendrik

[Disco W.A]

Hendrik,

the fan and hub is one complete unit & they are around the $300 mark.
I doubt you can rebuild it.

Roger

[PhilipA]

Seing that the silicone undoubtedly escaped through the front or rear seal, to refill would only be temporary. Ditto if bearings have seized.

So it is probably a good idea to buy a new one.
Regards Philip A
PS, do not drive it far with a seized VC or you may have some interesting new "vents" in the bonnet.
Regards Philip A