New member, 2001 montero limited.

[scrubber3]

on hot engine it should be locked up.

I second this notion.

[off-roader]

Took some pics on my phone when we were pulling the motor. This is the best pic I have.
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Oh wow, never noticed that. I thought you meant right next to the radiator, not the engine. Will have to remember to check that out, next time I'm under the hood.

[off-roader]

on hot engine it should be locked up.

I second this notion.

Nice, I did remember it correctly.

[armostunt]

Ok thanks guys I'll check the fan when I get home after work.

[armostunt]

If the VCU fan clutch is bad how can I bush fix it till I get a new one.

[armostunt]

Ok just checked the fan when it was cold. It would spin Ez. I ran the motor till it got hot to normal temp. (about 10 min) then turn the motor off and the fan kept spinning. Did I do that the right way? If so how can I jam it up till I get a new fan? Thanks Eric

[off-roader]

Ok just checked the fan when it was cold. It would spin Ez. I ran the motor till it got hot to normal temp. (about 10 min) then turn the motor off and the fan kept spinning. Did I do that the right way? If so how can I jam it up till I get a new fan? Thanks Eric

Yes it sounds like you did it right. Maybe check a known good cars fan the same way and check if it stops immediately when warm or spins when cold.

Not sure you can lock the fan like that.

When I replaced mine, I simply bought one at a local pick and pull salvage yard... Cost was super cheap. Check your local pick and pulls or car-part.com

[armostunt]

ok thanks
i will

[LaOutbackTrail]

Get a cross reference on year compatibility. There is a pick and pull sort of place near me that I may be visiting soon. They have a couple of monties that I'll be robbing parts from.

[armostunt]

Get a cross reference on year compatibility. There is a pick and pull sort of place near me that I may be visiting soon. They have a couple of monties that I'll be robbing parts from.

is not 2001-2002?