Q: Can I remove the fan clutch and put 1 or 2 fans with a thermostat to cool the engine?

asked by on October 07, 2016

Can I remove the fan clutch and put 1 or 2 fans from another car and put them on?

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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