Can a wobbly fan make you have a coolant leak

Asked by GuruB9SCW Dec 04, 2018 at 08:08 PM about the 2011 RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

Yes, if the fan is mounted directly on the water pump spindle. Release the tension of the serpentine belt and see just how much wobble the water pump bearing and seal have. I've seen a lot of play in those bearings long before they leak but I change them asap. Murphy's Law.

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