pedro_arg
New member
Wish none of you ever have any trouble with your fan blade.
:happens:
Yesterday I had the great idea of taking my 4R V6 92 Limited up to 4.500 RPM and suddenly heard a loud noise under the hood followed by something that flew from the front of the truck.
Immediately stopped and noticed that where the fan blade was supposed to be there was only space.......
:jaw drop:
Largest piece I was able to find was 5 cm long (this was the piece that was nailed into the inner part of the hood). All other pieces spread out like bullets through the engine compartment and amazingly damaged only two other things: the battery (4 cm wide hole on the side) and the shroud (only its frame was left).
Costs in the other side of the word (Argentina):
Bought the fan blade replacement for USD 80 (USD 173 at Toyota dealer) and still looking for a replacement for the shroud (Toyota dealer USD 123). Believe I can build something if I cant find a cheaper one. Ideas are welcome on this. :help:
Will soon post some pictures of the general damage.
By the way, what flew from the front of the truck was the hood paint.
PS: take a look at your fan blade every once in a while.
:happens:
Yesterday I had the great idea of taking my 4R V6 92 Limited up to 4.500 RPM and suddenly heard a loud noise under the hood followed by something that flew from the front of the truck.
Immediately stopped and noticed that where the fan blade was supposed to be there was only space.......
:jaw drop:
Largest piece I was able to find was 5 cm long (this was the piece that was nailed into the inner part of the hood). All other pieces spread out like bullets through the engine compartment and amazingly damaged only two other things: the battery (4 cm wide hole on the side) and the shroud (only its frame was left).
Costs in the other side of the word (Argentina):
Bought the fan blade replacement for USD 80 (USD 173 at Toyota dealer) and still looking for a replacement for the shroud (Toyota dealer USD 123). Believe I can build something if I cant find a cheaper one. Ideas are welcome on this. :help:
Will soon post some pictures of the general damage.
By the way, what flew from the front of the truck was the hood paint.
PS: take a look at your fan blade every once in a while.
:nono: :upset: :soapbox:
