1986 Chevy Silverado

CHAVA805

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1986 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
72,000 MILES

I HAVE A 1986 SILVERADO TRUCK V8 I WAS RECENTLY ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HEARD A WINDING SOUND I DROVE ABOUT 10 MINUTES MORE HOME. WHEN I PARKED THERE WAS A GRAY SILICONE SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC HE SAID IT WAS THE FAN CLUTCH SO HE REPLACED IT BUT KNOW IT SEEMS TO SOUND LOUDER WHEN I GET TO ABOUT 35 TO 45 MILE PER HOUR LIKE THE RPMS ARE HIGHER IT USED TO BE QUITER PLEASE HELP

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 AT 9:35 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

A new viscus clutch assembly will draw a lot more air than the old one that was more than likely not working very well at all, often my customers say the care sound like a 747 warming up as it sounds so loud, give it a while and it wont be so noticeable, if in doubt get your mechanic to re check for you.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 AT 11:49 PM

CHAVA805

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The fan clutch that was installed on my truck was heavy duty versus the regular one would this make a difference on the fan speed my engine is sounding like a 747 ihad the heavy duty one installed because I thought it was better

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Sunday, April 26th, 2009 AT 5:51 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

this is the extra air being drawn into the engine, if you have any doubts, get your mechanic to inspect first hand and advise.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Sunday, April 26th, 2009 AT 7:43 PM