[jimbo_jones]

My Vitara (Ive only had it a week) I noticed when its idling for a few minutes the temp go's up over half Ive put it down to the clutch fan being to loose and sliping there $144. on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fan-Clutch-a ... 35b2fecda7
But what I was wondering can you open them up and change the oil Ive done this on my landcruiser couse you can buy the oil from toyota for it.

So can you change the oil in the G16B fan and dose Suzuki sell the oil?

Cheers

[atari4x4]

Search n00b, christover has a thread in good tech

[jimbo_jones]

atari4x4 wrote:

Search n00b, christover has a thread in good tech

I will look

[atari4x4]

was on my phone earlier.... here is zee missing link viewtopic.php?f=17&t=28644

[jimbo_jones]

atari4x4 wrote:

was on my phone earlier.... here is zee missing link http://auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=28644

yeah found it that awnsered all my questions is a really good write up

found this info as well on another site

Here is how to test the Viscous fan drive

LEAKS

Viscous fan drive operation is not affected by small oil stains near the drive bearing. If leakage appears excessive, replace the fan drive unit.

TESTING

If the fan assembly free-wheels without drag (the fan blades will revolve more than five turns when spun by hand), replace the fan drive. This spin test must be performed when the engine cool. For the following test, the cooling system must be in good condition. It also will ensure against excessively high coolant temperature.

WARNING: Be Sure That There Is Adequate Fan Blade Clearance Before Drilling.
1.Drill a 3.18 mm (1/8 - inch) diameter hole in the top center of the fan shroud.
2.Obtain a dial thermometer with an 8 inch stem (or equivalent). It should have a range of 18° to 105°C (0° to 220°F). Insert thermometer through the hole in the shroud. Be sure that there is adequate clearance from the fan blades.
3.Connect a tachometer and an engine ignition timing light (timing light is to be used as a strobe light).
4.Block the air flow through the radiator. Secure a sheet of plastic in front of the radiator (or air conditioner condenser). Use tape at the top to secure the plastic and be sure that the air flow is blocked.
5.Be sure that the air conditioner (if equipped) is turned off. WARNING: Use Extreme Caution When The Engine Is Operating. Do Not Stand In A Direct Line With The Fan. Do Not Put Your Hands Near The Pulleys, Belts Or Fan. Do Not Wear Loose Clothing.
6.Start the engine and operate at 2400 rpm. Within ten minutes the air temperature (indicated on the dial thermometer) should be up to 88° C (190° F). Fan drive engagement should have started to occur at between 74° to 82° C (165° to 180° F). Engagement is distinguishable by a definite increase in fan flow noise (roaring). The timing light also will indicate an increase in the speed of the fan.
7.When the air temperature reaches 88° C (190° F), remove the plastic sheet. Fan drive disengagement should have started to occur at between 57° to 79° C (135° to 175° F). A definite decrease of fan flow noise (roaring) should be noticed. If not, replace the defective viscous fan drive unit.

[jono165]

You can either re-oil the fan clutch or buy a new fan clutch from the states for less than half the price of one here. I ordered one off Amazon.com fan clutch cost me US$70.48 to my door.

[Rossco]

damn I bought the ebay one for $155. should have done more research

[jono165]

Ah we'll at least you would have had it quickly. Took almost 3 weeks to get mine. Unfortunely overseas is just about always cheaper. If I wasn't a pov uni student I'dhappily pay a bit more to buy here.