If it is an electric fan, NO. If it is a mechanical fan test it to see. If you can turn the fan by hand with the engine not running it has a clutch.
Generally if it is a thread on fan clutch, yes.Generally if it is a thread on fan clutch, yes.
Engags and disengages the engine fan as needed.
its right on the fan on the front of engine
no. but it will interfere with keeping your engine staying cool its simple to replace a fan clutch
Start the engine and drive it if possible and get it hot. Then open the hood and watch the fan turning, then turn the engine off and the fan should only turn about 2 times at the most after engine is HOT and then turned off. If it free spins several times then the fan clutch is bad. Replace clutch.
When the engine is cold, open the hood before starting up. Try and spin the fan by hand. The fan should spin with considerable resistance. If the fan free wheels with no resistance then the fan clutch is bad. If the fan does not spin at all, the clutch is seized.
It is designed to free wheel until the engine reaches running tempture. The way you check the fan clutch is make sure the engine is hot, norther words go and drive it a few miles, then come back and leave the engine running, open the hood then stand somewhere where you can see the fan turning. Then turn the engine off and the fan blades should only turn about 1 time as soon as you turn engine off. If the fan spends several times then the fan clutch is bad. Replace fan clutch. Just be sure the engine is hot when you do this test.
Replace the fan clutch that is on the front of the engine.
The fan clutch is not functioning properly. Replace.
Some indications you need to have the fan clutch replaced are an engine that overheats and too much play in the clutch fan. Another clue is if the fan blade freezes up or if the thermal spring is loose or worn out.
When a clutch fan is always engaged, it could mean that the clutch is no longer working properly and needs to be replaced. If a clutch wears out, then it will make?æthe engine to run hot when idle.
You simply see if it spins freely. If it does, the clutch fan is shot! Do this while motor is turned off The fan should spin freely if the engine is cold. If the engine is warmed up, shut down the engine and check the fan. Warm, the fan should turn, but should have some drag to it.