billyblankss Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 My 87 I6 Renix does not have a fan shroud on the mechanical fan right behind the radiator. I've seen some talk of how these are important - if nothing else it would make me less nervous fiddling for the hood latch with the engine running. https://thejeephut.com/fan-shroud-for-1987-2001-jeep-xj-cherokee-mj-comanche-w-lhd-w-4-0l-engine/ Is that the shroud that goes around the mechanical fan? otherwise it looks very similar to the shroud on the aux fan. Does anyone have a factory fan shroud and maybe a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 that looks to be the mech fan shroud found some a bit cheaper: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=jeep+cherokee+fan+shroud&_sacat=0&_sop=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Bought one on Amazon few months ago. Cheap and fit well. 21.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I have found that, for whatever reason, the fanshroud with the OEM dimensions always has a HELL of a time getting past the space between my radiator and my mech. fan clutch if I have to remove it for any reason. (Maybe it's because I have an all-metal 3-row radiator.) In any case, I have broken THREE of those damnned things trying to remove them after installation without removing the top radiator core support bracket, which is a PITA unto itself to take out. I finally bought my last replacement, and before installing it, did some judicious trimming on the bottom edge of the shroud with a Dremel tool before installing it into the vehicle. I can now install/remove the goofy thing without breaking it in the process. I don't know if anyone else has had this issue, but it's a tip to share.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVPete Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, AZJeff said: I don't know if anyone else has had this issue Absolutely, Yes. I can vouch that the fan shroud does not come out in a simple manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Ya' have to remove the fan along with the shroud. Gloves and a long handle, ratcheting wrench are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I modify the shroud at the bottom with a cutoff wheel so it will come out easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54bobby Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 16 hours ago, AZJeff said: I have found that, for whatever reason, the fanshroud with the OEM dimensions always has a HELL of a time getting past the space between my radiator and my mech. fan clutch if I have to remove it for any reason. (Maybe it's because I have an all-metal 3-row radiator.) In any case, I have broken THREE of those damnned things trying to remove them after installation without removing the top radiator core support bracket, which is a PITA unto itself to take out. I finally bought my last replacement, and before installing it, did some judicious trimming on the bottom edge of the shroud with a Dremel tool before installing it into the vehicle. I can now install/remove the goofy thing without breaking it in the process. I don't know if anyone else has had this issue, but it's a tip to share.... i had that issue. snapped right in 2. i found that on a windy day if you throw it with the wind, they fly quite well, all the way to the back of the yard, over the fence and into the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, 54bobby said: i had that issue. snapped right in 2. i found that on a windy day if you throw it with the wind, they fly quite well, all the way to the back of the yard, over the fence and into the woods. Yeah, I can see that. But...you still need a shroud, especially if you live in a hot climate, as it makes the fan SO much more effective. Unless you make some mods to the OEM shroud, you will get a chance to do it all over again the next time you take the shroud out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54bobby Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 3:29 PM, AZJeff said: Yeah, I can see that. But...you still need a shroud, especially if you live in a hot climate, as it makes the fan SO much more effective. Unless you make some mods to the OEM shroud, you will get a chance to do it all over again the next time you take the shroud out. where did you make your cuts and i wonder if they'll be the same for my 2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Center bottom, wide enough to go past the fan clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, cruiser54 said: Center bottom, wide enough to go past the fan clutch. Yup, it’s kind of a trial and error method to cut enough to clear the clutch. Cut only as much as absolutely needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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