Fan shroud blew up

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Fan shroud blew up into 3 pieces.... really 2 major pieces and a bottom portion.

It is fixable with a good chemical adhesive, tape, and possibly bailing wire. Should I fix it or just but a new one?

Any safety reasons to be concerned about?
 
what made it "blow up"? Pretty odd for a stationary part that shouldn't really be under any significant load to come apart like that. Contact with the fan?
 
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freedom_in_4low said:
what made it "blow up"? Pretty odd for a stationary part that shouldn't really be under any significant load to come apart like that. Contact with the fan?
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Sheared engine mounts causing the motor to be askew.

Fan hit the shroud on a particular big bump causing it to bust.

Further destruction caused when I was trying to remove it.

But basically 2 major pieces, and a mi or shard.

Looks repairable... but concerned about long term use when Offroad.
 
Sancho said:
Sheared engine mounts causing the motor to be askew.

Fan hit the shroud on a particular big bump causing it to bust.

Further destruction caused when I was trying to remove it.

But basically 2 major pieces, and a mi or shard.

Looks repairable... but concerned about long term use when Offroad.
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Ah. That'll do it.

I'd try to find a used one if it was me. I never seem to have very good luck getting things to stay together with epoxy when it's two edges butted together.
 
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Vinman said:
I’ve had great luck repairing things like that by drilling a bunch of small holes and using mechanics wire to “sew” it back together before using epoxy to cover the joints
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I had a similar thought in mind.

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I didn't wanna spend time fixing a "timebomb", but I didn't wanna rush and spend $80ish bucks on a new one.
 
I've sewed together the wheel well linings where they tear. They've always turned out really well, but for a fan shroud, it's so close to a very important part of the engine, I'd be prone to buy a new or used one...Not worth the risk on or off the trail.
 
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