Fan Shroud - Vibrates Against Radiator

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Article No. 83-17-7


NOISE - RATTLE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.6L) - FAN SHROUD VIBRATES AGAINST RADIATOR


FORD 1983 ESCORT, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 LYNX, LN7

Rattle or vibrating noise coming from the engine compartment may be caused by the fan shroud vibrating against the left lower flange of the radiator.

FIGURE 5:

Vehicles can be serviced by removing the radiator and fan shroud from the vehicle and drilling a 3/16" hole approximately 5/8" from the left side of the shroud through both the fan shroud and the radiator flange (Figure 5).
Install the shroud and radiator to the vehicle and attach a #8 - 32 x .50" bolt, lockwasher and nut through the drilled hole and tighten.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP8005B83
TIME: 0.7 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 8005 Code: 33