radiator fan replacement

[uss2defiant]

It was pretty tough to get it out. I had to use a breaker bar with the wrench all the way out.

I take it that if the water pump threaded shaft is in good shape, I should be able to loosen it by hand after the initial "breaking the nut loose"?

 

[renegade 04]

Yes and having the clutch fan nut beaten up like it is does not make very easy to take it off. For the 100 dollars it costs to get a new fan clutch and a water pump I would just replace them. Once you have both the fans off it does not take long to put on a new water pump maybe about 15 minutes and most of that is draining and refilling the cooling system.

 

[uss2defiant]

cool beans.
I have to replace the thermostat too so it'll be a good time to do both.
Now, the problem is to find time to do it.... bah.

I take it that OEM water pump is recommended too?

Thanks.

 

[tjkj2002]

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Someone used a air hammer on that then used it again to crimp the nut so it would not back off,but at the same time make it useless(to re-install) and very hard to remove.


No need to antiseize or anything to help keep it on(Loctite and such) as the fan clutch nut will self tighten when the engine is running,and yes it must be fully seated with no gap between the nut and WP pulley.

 

[uss2defiant]

Got it.
Looks like I'll be needing a new clutch fan too.

Thanks muchos!

 

[renegade 04]

Remember that when you change out the water pump that you should clean with a tooth brush and water the engine side of the water pump where the seal goes before you install the new water pump and gasket.

 

[uss2defiant]

Thanks for the info!

 

[blackhawk]

Hi guys,
I also want to remove the fan clutch. I don't understand where the 36mm nut can be placed to secure the pump.... please help!

 

[renegade 04]

The nut is located in the center of the front of your water pump.

 

[uss2defiant]

you need a fan tool or jerry righ something to stop the fan from moving while unscrewing the nut.

 

[blackhawk]

All right..... I need a 36mm wrench to unscrew the nut of the clutch fan. I was thinking that I had to place a nut in the back of water pump to avoid the spinning.

I can't find a fan removal tool at amazon or ebay..... any suggestion?

 

[uss2defiant]

the tool is something like this.
http://www.handsontools.com/Schley-61600-Universal-Fan-Clutch-Wrench_p_5103.html

I used a wire hanger through the holes and a pair of vice grips to hold it down around a protruding thread you see right above the water pump.

I tried the bolt method through the hole, didn't work for me.

 

[renegade 04]

You should be able to get a loaner tool from autozone or any auto parts store for the clutch fan removal.

 

[uss2defiant]

You should be able to get a loaner tool from autozone or any auto parts store for the clutch fan removal.

He's in Venezuela

 

[uss2defiant]

Amazon.com: Lisle 44180 Fan Clutch Spanner Wrench: Automotive

 

[blackhawk]

Amazon.com: Lisle 44180 Fan Clutch Spanner Wrench: Automotive

I double check this tool with Lisle . It is the right part number!

Thanks guys!