maxgee

I opened up my fan clutch but the black seal inside is not fitting back into grove. The seal when fitted up is too big. Dealers are closed now to find out if they sell the seal and the auto parts stores I tried don't have this seal. Anyone had this problem?

etex

There are some Mercedes owners who have done this, but I'm not aware of it being a popular thing for the LS400.

maxgee

I've done this on previous Toyotas and just completed it today.
Everything seems to working fine now, with the oil added in.

skperformance

iTrader: (6)

What year and how did you do it as my clutch is locked up solid until 3000 rpm.
I sound like i have a jet engine.

maxgee

Mine is a 95 and I simply removed the fan from the fan clutch, removed the fan clutch from the pulley, opened it up and added fluid. Mine was not locking up though, it was spinning slow.

Klierslc

What viscosity oil did you use? The Land cruiser guys like to use the 6k, but the stock clutch seems to come with 3k.....

skperformance

iTrader: (6)

Yah m what oil and type was it diff fluid for LSD's with a viscous clutch made to activate the clutch?

Beowu1f

It is a silicone fluid and very thick. You can get it in small bottles through Toyota. They have 3,000 cst, 6,000 cst, and 10,000 cst (IIRC.) You can also buy it at hobby shops that specialize in RC cars.

-B-

skperformance

iTrader: (6)

What did you do about the seal that didn't fit?

Klierslc

B,

I didn't know you had an LS too....

Nice to see some familiar faces here....

skperformance

iTrader: (6)

08816-03001 here is the part number for the oil in 3000 cst , it seems it is only mentioned for a 1975 celica tsb for the parts counters.
I doubt my part guys will have it so i am going electric fan with a variable speed controller.