Cooling Problem - Interior & Engine

[SilverBullet75]

Hi,
My 01 has problems with cooling:

-A/C only gets cool/cold when moving. Come to stop and it goes to warm/hot.
-Engine gets hot (3/4 up on gauge+) when stopped... cools down when driving.

My thought: Fan Clutch.
Any other opinions?
If it is a fan clutch, how can I test it? Should I hold the fan while someone starts the engine?
LOL JK!!!
Seriously though...
Thanks for any input!
---JIM---

[Greasemonkey]

Hi when it gets hot stop the car and try to turn the fan by hand - you should find its very very hard to turn - again when its cool like first thing in the morning it should spin freely
cheers
Steve

[SilverBullet75]

I just tested it...

Hot: my fan turns easily... I can make it spin if I turn it fast enough.

So, from what you are saying... I'm assuming this is the bad scenario.

Thank you for your help!!
---JIM---

[SilverBullet75]

Can I "lock" the fan clutch in the engaged position?
What would be the negative of this?

Why NOT have it engaged full-time?
thanks,
---JIM---

[Ldub]

Can I "lock" the fan clutch in the engaged position?
What would be the negative of this?

Why NOT have it engaged full-time?
thanks,
---JIM---

It would constantly sound like a prop plane about to take off...:sighwgray

[Greasemonkey]

Well if you can't get a new one why not go electric? it may actually be cheaper in the long run
cheers
Steve

[SilverBullet75]

I think I'll attempt to lock the original one into engaged mode. If it's ridiculously loud, I'll try to find a used fan clutch. If all else fails (I don't want to buy a new one)... I'll try Electric.

Thank you to all who posted! You guys are a great help!
:)
---JIM---