Which fan is which, it HOT need AC

[cmgreensr]

I'm sure this is simple and I'm confusing myself but if I'm correct, drivers side fan is ac and passenger side is to cool engine. Correct?

I ask cause my passenger side is dead yet the drivers side functions to cool the engine as well as if I flip on the ac, the drivers side fan comes on. This is what caused my confusion! Either way, I need to replace the dead fan, just want to make sure I buy the right one!

Also has anybody used a dorman replacement fan? It's only about $60 shipped so if anyone could chime in on their quality, I'd appreciate it.

4cyl auto if that matters

 

[Brad2274]

ive got a busted v6 radiator/fans if you need parts

 

[xci.ed6]

Metal engine, plastic ac

 

[cmgreensr]

Thanks Brad, but for the price, I'll just replace the damn thing.

Plastic or metal will make it easy, thanks

I gotta spend another 10 hours in that car today just like yesterday, time to sweat!

 

[xci.ed6]

oh, if on/off is a question...

metal on/off w/coolant temp

plastic on/off with refridge temp and over heating (I think)

 

[cmgreensr]

So plastic is the one I need is what has been decided. I know it's the one on the passenger side but I didn't get a chance to pop the hood today.

Has anybody used a dorman replacement or other brand and can speak of their quality?

 

[xci.ed6]

Usually not bad, I got one, well both.

 

[cmgreensr]

Cool, thanks for your help as usual

 

[xci.ed6]

Well shoulda said I got both oem from my pusher swap. Message me if you need em.

Ya, worked at advance too, dorman seems more like a 'rebranding' company, sometime OEM in the box, for 1/2 price!