Billybob |
10-12-2011 07:23 PM |
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Originally Posted by buffa98
(Post 2808926)
Can the fan be removed without pulling the radiator? My fan has decided to be on at all times. I can stop it from running using a rolled up newspaper, However as soon as I pull the paper out it starts right back up.
After closer inspection I can tilt it back and forth so I ma assuming the clutch is shot. From what it looks like it is original.
I looked at the shroud and I dont think I can get it out. With the shroud out of the way it would be a lot easier to get my hands in there.
Any one done this that can offer tricks?
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Usually the fan is turning anytime the engine is running, the issue is if it is not fairly easy to stop when circumstances don't exist for it to be engaged.
With the engine running you should be able to stop the rotation of the fan by using a bunched up rag or something similar fairly easily, if it takes too much effort the clutch is not freewheeling as designed.
To remove it is an 8 mm cap head screw so you need some type of 8 mm Allen wrench, with the working leg short enough to get in the screw in that tight place, you also need some means of preventing the water pump pulley from turning as you attempt to loosen the cap screw.
Harbor Freight sells a great low budget pulley holder tool for around $8-9, and Stahlwille makes a very short 8mm allem socket for 3/8" ratchets. You can also grab a standard L shaped Allen key cut the short leg even shorter than what is usual and use a section of pipe over the long leg to work the cap head screw.
Once you get the screw out you can lift the fan and the shroud out together.
It's a good idea to fashion a piece of thin aluminum or something similar to hang behind the radiator's back side, that will prevent you from bending any of the radiator fins and if you're using your hands down in that space to get the to the screw it will protect your knuckles from being shredded.
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