knocking from radiator fan

Asked by GuruCV84J Feb 13, 2019 at 12:30 AM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

knocking from radiator fan area and serpitine belt

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Gary answered 6 years ago

May be the fan clutch. Check the blades (engine stopped) to see if there is any looseness in the fan.

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22,425

Gary answered 6 years ago

If not the fan clutch, it may be the idler pully / tensioner. Sometimes the bearing wear out and need replacement.

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