Timesaver mod to fan shroud

Wile E Coyote · 12-18-07, 11:01 PM

This is not new info, but perhaps newly with pics.

For those of us that wrench on our own junk, (and learn best w/ pics) do yourselves a favor and split your fan shroud after you 1st have to pull it. The next go round will be mucho better, as the rad or fan can then stay in place.

I split mine 2 yrs ago when I 1st bought the rig, and had to replace the radiator.

Today, I replaced the belts, and I saved a lot of time by leaving the bottom half of the shroud and the rad in place.

Personally, I used some 20 ga. sheet metal cut to size, and sheet metal screws to retain some rigidity and airtightness. Followed that with RTV along the inside of the joint to be extra analicious. My pics are after putting it back together today.

Be particular about placement of the cut line, keeping in mind you'll have to later get to the screws, and to not interfere with the shroud mounting bolts.

Barely 1/4

job just cutting, then rejoining shroud.

joel hj60 · 12-20-07, 04:25 AM

Cool, so easy but will save a heep of time.

bigbertha · 12-20-07, 06:08 AM

Great post!

hks3sgte · 12-20-07, 09:44 AM

There are a lot of tips and tricks buried in this forum. Most of them without pictures or detailed instructions. Thanks for the nice addition!

cruiser88 · 12-20-07, 12:24 PM

Great info.....ask Greg too make it a sticky or something.

I keep saying i need to do this mod but always seem to forget.

I have to write a couple of mod write ups before I go back too school in January(Just waiting for parts to come in).

euclid · 12-20-07, 12:26 PM

great time saver. Makes a water pump replacement a lot easier too.

faq'd

cruiser88 · 12-20-07, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by euclid

great time saver. Makes a water pump replacement a lot easier too.

faq'd

89s rule · 12-20-07, 07:53 PM

Thanks for posting this. Keep thinking of doing it, just havent. Its on my todo list for the end of this month!

gulp3000 · 12-20-07, 11:17 PM

Yep, I split mine when I did the body lift.

Never bothered to fill the gap back in, I just run it with a 1" gap between the top & bottom 1/2. Runs cool so far.

tehcruiser · 12-20-07, 11:48 PM

Awesome!!!

12-18-07, 11:01 PM	#1
Wile E Coyote IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lake Havasu and Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,240	Timesaver mod to fan shroud This is not new info, but perhaps newly with pics. For those of us that wrench on our own junk, (and learn best w/ pics) do yourselves a favor and split your fan shroud after you 1st have to pull it. The next go round will be mucho better, as the rad or fan can then stay in place. I split mine 2 yrs ago when I 1st bought the rig, and had to replace the radiator. Today, I replaced the belts, and I saved a lot of time by leaving the bottom half of the shroud and the rad in place. Personally, I used some 20 ga. sheet metal cut to size, and sheet metal screws to retain some rigidity and airtightness. Followed that with RTV along the inside of the joint to be extra analicious. My pics are after putting it back together today. Be particular about placement of the cut line, keeping in mind you'll have to later get to the screws, and to not interfere with the shroud mounting bolts. Barely 1/4 job just cutting, then rejoining shroud. Attached Images __________________ ="Are you gonna sit there on that friggin computer all day or what?" The desert dwellin, roadrunner chasin, soooper-genius! '90 FJ 62, '08 Scion head unit, chopped quarters and rockers, bedlined exterior, and mostly stock. My soft wheeler and DD. '85 Dodge Ramcharger a little built, and a little beat. My hard wheeler. Last edited by Wile E Coyote; 12-20-07 at 08:03 AM.

12-20-07, 04:25 AM	#2
joel hj60 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 2300, AUSTRALIA Posts: 107	Cool, so easy but will save a heep of time. __________________ 1985 HJ60

12-20-07, 06:08 AM	#3
bigbertha IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 285	shroud Great post! __________________ 1981 FJ60 Roxy Rhino 1989 FJ62. Big Bertha 2002 VW Jetta MKIV TDI

12-20-07, 12:24 PM	#5
cruiser88 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over here TLCA# 17319 Posts: 7,176	Great info.....ask Greg too make it a sticky or something. I keep saying i need to do this mod but always seem to forget. I have to write a couple of mod write ups before I go back too school in January(Just waiting for parts to come in). __________________ BLAH BLAH

12-20-07, 12:26 PM	#6
euclid IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jackson, MS TLCA# 13014 Posts: 2,987	great time saver. Makes a water pump replacement a lot easier too. faq'd __________________ Greg Thompson CottonLand Cruisers 00 Camry: Stock 5SFE - 27 MPG 89 FJ62: OME 2.5, 2" BL, Superior shackles, F250 towers, 315 BFG KM2's on zj80 wheels, Extreme A440, FF,4:88,RDB,longs,ARB front,Lockright rear,Warn XD9K in Rover AL bumper, Kaymar, Wildernes Roofrack, Marlin Sliders, SROR 1/4 sliders.

12-20-07, 09:44 AM	#4
hks3sgte ...pig searching... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Ángeles, CA. Posts: 1,886	There are a lot of tips and tricks buried in this forum. Most of them without pictures or detailed instructions. Thanks for the nice addition!

12-20-07, 07:53 PM	#8
89s rule <>< Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Due West, SC TLCA# 14198 Posts: 2,921	Thanks for posting this. Keep thinking of doing it, just havent. Its on my todo list for the end of this month! __________________ '93 FZJ 32K miles - 850/863's, 285 MTR's & Lightforce 240's waiting. '89 FJ62 - 4" Alcan, 33" BFG MT's, 4.88's, Lockright (rear), 4runner calipers, & 3' firestick. Cruise in the garage. FOR SALE! '97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, '06 4runner rims, 265/70/17 Toyo AT, TJM T-15, 3 baby seats. (Wife's DD) '83 FJ60 - DooDoo Brown in and out FOR SALE! '63 Biscayne Wagon - Kandy Green and Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage. Erskine College Upstate Cruisers

12-20-07, 11:17 PM	#9
gulp3000 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 561	Yep, I split mine when I did the body lift. Never bothered to fill the gap back in, I just run it with a 1" gap between the top & bottom 1/2. Runs cool so far. __________________ Don '87 Turbo Runner '97 FZJ80 waiting for the wife to finish using it! <----- I miss my 60!

12-20-07, 11:48 PM	#10
tehcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nw Posts: 152	Awesome!!! __________________ Move along folks, nothing to see here!

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