scrid

Hey all, I'm still new to owning an older 4 runner that needs occasional maintance from time to time, and had a question about the fan clutch on a 94 with the 3VZE.
I noticed when I start out in the morning with a cold engine it seems that the clutch is locked up, and makes that loud air churning sound,... but then about a 1/2 a block away I hear it taper off and 'release" itself and it gets much quieter. Is that normal behavior?
Thanks

One1991SR5V64X4

. Yes. Thats Normal. . # 1 Cold motor, starts up, Fan clutch engages, then should disengage. You start to drive in 1st gear, its engaged, Then not. normal & GOOD. if it doesnt disengage, it will make everything boom, prematurely. My Aisin Fan clutch lasted 22 years. & now i cant seem to locate another. Nissan sold me 1 that fits, but wont disengage. The haydens, four seasons, beck arnleys, Will not Work with a 1991 3VZE, no matter what the auto parts stores {online too} tell you. & even if the could, theyre crap.

One1991SR5V64X4

The 22 r fan clutch from beck arnley etc, will work ok. But Aisin is best. Regarding the 3VZE, thats another story > if they try to sell you the Hayden 2657 or the Aisin WO133-1619456......... save yourself the hassle. All the sites say the same thing, EXACT FIT ! But Theyre Not even close, this includes Rock auto, overnight auto, pep bums, Kraccken, Auto zone, parts geek,............................... I finally found an AISIN FCT-009 & bought it. The next day they cancelled saying it was no longer available. So i bought, what i thought was the next best thing, the NPW { Nissan pump mfg} it goes under multiple numbers{ they all do} Here are 3, parts geek & the rest will probably show it as WO133-1617347, NPW list it as T-90F, or 16210-65020. It fits, but theyre Temp Rating is wrong or its Broken, because it will not disengage. I have spoke with Aisin in torrance, about ALL the sites stating Aisin WO133-1619456 is an Exact fit for the 3VZE. Theyre Not.

87 Deathtrap

Good looking out man, but check the date on the OP's post.

One1991SR5V64X4

The post date is apparent. & also the fact that 1000s of people will be looking up all the help they can get, 6,10,22,25 yrs ago, And Tomorrow......

One1991SR5V64X4

Im getting a jeep, then im going to hang myself.

87 Deathtrap

"Good looking out man" = Good/helpful advice (a compliment)
"but check the date on the OP's post" = Your post reads as if it is in direct response to the OP's question that was asked over 5 years ago. A lot of new guys (not saying you are a new guy, defensive response not necessary) dig up old threads and respond without out noticing the date of the last post, just wanted to make sure that you were aware.

One1991SR5V64X4

Thank you..... Just an old answer to a new question. The ones that havent asked this question YET, will travel thru & BOOOM ! Hopefully the answers hit them in the head, before theyre 22 yr old Fan clutch does.