arU4ic

Seaching didn't help me find the answer, sorry if I missed a thread somewhere.

AC fan clutch is frozen according to the dealership, they want $500.

Is this a 'remove the whole front' of my car kinda job? Anyone know?

2001 A4 2.8 Q, manual trans.

Thanks A4 brothas!

arU4ic

Looks like I stumped everyone.

Too late, had the dealer do it.

Turns out the clutch on the A/C fan locked-up, was driving around with it spinning all the time... it was pretty loud at 75 mph. Needed a fan too (missing a blade).

Total $650... $450 for parts.

4Driver4

I think no one responded because we weren't quite sure what the question was. The fan is clearly visible. You just unbolt one and bolt in the new one.

arU4ic

Yeah, makes sense.

But your response is exactly what I was looking for.

Bobby Kinstle

I've replaced the fan without putting the front end in "service lock position". It's tight but not too much trouble. I didn't replace the fan clutch but I don't see why you couldn't after removing the fan.