I had my fan pulley bearing burn up and was quoted over $1000. for the repair.The bearing plate assembly was over $900. alone.So far I have bypassed it by using a Taurus fan and a belt directly from the crank to the alternator.My problem is I can't run the power steering belt since that fan pulley housing is in the way and haven't been able to cut it off with a reciprocating saw.That's some hard steel!So I'm wondering if I can take that whole bearing plate off and toss it or does it support some other part of the engine?Thanks!

 

cant help really,but i was just wondering ,if you dont really need it why not just get a second hand unit from a wrecker.

 

I would normally try to get a used part for it but since it's a bearing,there's no telling how long a used one would last.Plus,going with an electric fan helps with the power and gas mileage.