For those interested in a better cooling fan setup:
While I had the Jeep apart this weekend to install a fuel return in-line cooler, I decided to change out the stock radiator cooling fan. I had on hand an older used GM 11 blade cooling fan and HD fan clutch for an 05 Chevy so I tried to bolt the GM fan to the Jeep fan clutch and it would not fit or lineup. Then tried screwing the Chevy fan clutch on the jeep pulley hub and it screwed on and fit perfect, (idea came to mind! put the whole Chevy setup on the Jeep). So I went to NAPA and purchased a brand new Chevy/GMC 11 blade heavy duty cooling fan and HD fan clutch for towing and installed it on the Jeep motor.
It fit perfect, no clearance problems and the fan actually sets a little closer to the back of the intercooler (CAC) which I like….
It turns out, the Chevy/GMC trucks years 1996 through 2007 HD fan and fan clutch with factory installed towing package are a direct replacement for our Jeep Liberty CRD and the prices for the GM parts are a lot less expensive than having to buy genuine Mopar parts to get the HD Liberty Gas burner cooling fan and clutch that some on LOST have suggested to use…
These are the part no.s
GM Severe Duty Fan Clutch NAPA PN: 271625
GM 11 blade HD Cooling Fan NAPA PN: 8552223
GM 11 blade fan requires four(4) GM PN: 11516869 bolts, they have different threads and are a bit larger. (bolts to attach fan to fan clutch)
Hayden Fan Clutch for GM is: HY PN: 2986
Four Seasons Fan Clutch for GM is: PN: FS46023 (almost identical to GM OEM fan)
Fan Part No. Interchange
Dorman-620-602
GM-15976889 / GM-3112109 Replaces Original (OE) PN:15976889
The Four Seasons is designed for the GM Truck w/HD Factory Towing Package
A little research shows Hayden and Four Seasons are the same company. (Made in the USA, Texas)
part number converted to Napa Part is: 271625..
Also while I was in there that deep, I cut the radiator fan shroud in half as some have suggested and modified it so the bottom half can stay in place with the top half holding the bottom half in place. Now I can remove just the top half for any future endeavors . A very good mod indeed…
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