Radiator cooling fan

[borgdog]

I have a 2001 PT which has been over heating while idling with the air on. I have narrowed it down to the radiator cooling fan. Has anyone replaced one? It appears you have to remove the bottom radiator hose and take it out the bottom. Any ideas?

[quicksilverdon]

Here's a lot of info for you to read:
Keep your eye on your temp guage

[CREWZIN]

NO. The fan/housing (all in one) comes out from the top. Leave the bottom hose alone. 4 or 6 bolts on the fan housing, upper radiator hose (let some water out from the pet cock before taking off the top hose). Radiator support bar in front so the radiator can move forward giving you enough room to lift the fan housing out. Don't forget the electrical connection to the fan. From underneath, it's on the left side of the fan with a red slide lock.....see second picture. You have to buy the fan and housing together. Good prices on eBay if you can wait that long.

[mpbrown96]

Thank you for the removal info. I had one apart last week and could not get that fan out. You have saved me a ton of time on my next try.

[CREWZIN]

Your welcome. Never heard from the person who asked the original question. Hope he got his fan out without too much trouble.

[4SPEED]

each time you start the engine within 15-20 seconds you should hear the fan cycle on low then high then it will shut off. if you do not hear these diagnostics being run automatically than there is a problem. make it a habit to listen for them or test it yourself once a week.