TheGoat
Wheeler
Reged: 09/12/11
Posts: 163
Loc: Strasburg, VA
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so, i installed a new radiator and a new fan clutch a few months ago. it was 102 today and took the kia to MSF class... fan spun the whole way.. was like a plane.. clutch never disengaged.. it's new. it works properly normally. it didn't do it on the way home.. was it just cause it was so darn hot??? i mean, i was doing 60...
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So, i bought an 01 Kia Sportage. before i even drove it, i nick-named it The Goat.. it has been just like a goat.. stubbern at every corner...
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TheGoat
Wheeler
Reged: 09/12/11
Posts: 163
Loc: Strasburg, VA
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still doing it... it's fine on the first drive.. stop.. go into store for 15 minutes. come back out.. won't dis-engage..
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So, i bought an 01 Kia Sportage. before i even drove it, i nick-named it The Goat.. it has been just like a goat.. stubbern at every corner...
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shorty_sporty
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 05/30/11
Posts: 40
Loc: Emerald, Australia
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New fan clutch is no good. I would be going back to where you bought it and ask for a replacement unit, plus some form of compensation for the time to replace it.
They will probably only replace the item itself but you never know. You might score yourself some freebies! Worth a shot anyway...
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1997 Sportage - Extended forks, Dobinsons 2 inch front lift coils, rear Dobinsons TJ lift coils.
2001 HZJ78 Troopcarrier - 2 inch lift, extended shocks, Ex Mine vehicle. Still has yellow reflective stripe!
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TheGoat
Wheeler
Reged: 09/12/11
Posts: 163
Loc: Strasburg, VA
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bought from rockauto..  i will check to see if they have a warranty. less than a year old. should be good..
in other news, i think the alternator is takin a poop on me. meh. that's why it's "The Goat". ahahaa. thanks for confirming my suspicions!
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So, i bought an 01 Kia Sportage. before i even drove it, i nick-named it The Goat.. it has been just like a goat.. stubbern at every corner...
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Sportege_Panicmech
Mudrunner
Reged: 12/03/09
Posts: 427
Loc: Cda, Idaho
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These fan clutches.. i don't like them. mine was fine and then one day (doing 60) just fully kicked in.. so rapid the belt started slipping and screetching. Anyway it was fine later that day and didn't do it again.. don't know why. temps were ok. anyway, I converted mine to an electric fan and bought a $60 fan temperature control. it turns itself on and off based on the sensor probe that is tucked between the fins of the radiator near the upper radiator hose. works great! fan was free.. total cost: $60
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Videos of my Sportage in 30" of snow and doing reverse 4wd cookies
Panicmech Cardomain - Headlight 'tinting' tutorial included
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TheGoat
Wheeler
Reged: 09/12/11
Posts: 163
Loc: Strasburg, VA
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lol yeah. i'm going to convert eventually. just have to get some cash saved up.
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So, i bought an 01 Kia Sportage. before i even drove it, i nick-named it The Goat.. it has been just like a goat.. stubbern at every corner...
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