[DML] Engine fan clicking on and off

[Adam Troy <abtphd@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

I was hoping I could get some free expert DMC advice! Over the past several
weeks I've noticed that the engine fan has been clicking on and off in idle
and while I was driving (sounded like the car was breathing).  When I took
a look at the engine I noticed that the part of the engine shown in the
video below was clicking on and off (the outer cap), and will spin and then
stop and then spin again (spinning activates the engine fan).  In the video
below the cap starts spinning at :08 and clicks off at :13. This repeats
continuously.

http://youtu.be/p3jT7VlceKc

Is there an easy fix for this?  Otherwise, the car is in excellent shape.

Also, should the "cap" be spinning upon engine start or should it only spin
when the engine temperature reaches a certain temp.  I've noticed that
sometimes when I drive it stops clicking on and off, particularly after a
period of time driving (it stays off).

Thanks,

Adam Troy


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