How can I tighten up where it won't wobble on the shaft?
Aug 26, 2019 at 9:21 AM
Loose blower fan
1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA
CHANCELONG
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Good afternoon,
Do you mean the mounting is loose or the fan is loose on the motor?
Roy
Do you mean the mounting is loose or the fan is loose on the motor?
Roy
Aug 26, 2019 at 1:06 PM
KASEKENNY
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Hi,
Unfortunately, these fans come as an assembly so if the cage is loose on the shaft then you will have to replace the assembly in most cases. I am sure there is a way that you could put some silicone on the shaft and then jam the cage back on but who knows how well or how long that will hold.
I looked and it appears they do sell just the blower fan cage or wheel as they call it for $5.00. It may be worth a try in replacing just this part. As you can see from the picture, they are just plastic and once the center hole wears out, there is nothing else to hold it in place.
Let me know what you find. Thanks
Unfortunately, these fans come as an assembly so if the cage is loose on the shaft then you will have to replace the assembly in most cases. I am sure there is a way that you could put some silicone on the shaft and then jam the cage back on but who knows how well or how long that will hold.
I looked and it appears they do sell just the blower fan cage or wheel as they call it for $5.00. It may be worth a try in replacing just this part. As you can see from the picture, they are just plastic and once the center hole wears out, there is nothing else to hold it in place.
Let me know what you find. Thanks
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Aug 26, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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