Paul,
Yes! (1) You still have an S-belt that needs to turn the water pump
circulating the water/coolant mixture through the block and radiator. (Not
a good idea to leave it off.) :'B
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Bumann [mailto:Ramsport96@home.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 1:19 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: stock fan removal
do you need to put screws into the water pump pulley after you remove the
nut? If'n you were to put an electric fan on?
~ Paul
98 Dak, RC,Deep Amethyst
V8/5 Speed/ 3.91 Suregrip
----- Original Message -----
From: "A. S." <adakota4x4@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: DML: stock fan removal
> Matt,
> It seems to me that mine was NOT counter-clockwise threads when I took
> mine off to replace the timing chain. Mine was TIGHT like yours. I ended
> up using heat (propane torch) to get mine off. The propane should be
enough
> heat to loosen it. I wish I had the MAPP gas torch I have now though...a
> lot hotter...probably would have worked better.
> Here is part of my "how-to" on replacing the timing chain:
>
> 6. You can now remove the fan itself. Locate the large nut on the back of
> the fan. Get a pair of large Channel locks and a big square shaft screw
> driver. Place the channel locks in your right hand and the screw driver
in
> your left had. Wedge the screwdriver in the smaller bolts, which surround
> the larger nut, on the crank pulley. Then grab onto the large nut with
the
> channel locks. Pull UP with the channel locks to free the nut. Continue
> until the nut is completely off. Remember, the nut is what holds the fan
> on, so hold on to the fan so it doesn't fall. Once the fan is off, it and
> the shroud can be removed from the engine compartment. (This is the first
> step of many that a friend really comes in handy!)"
>
> This is kinda directed towards people who still have the fan on the
engine,
> but I did like you and took it out first by removing the waterpump. I
then
> removed the fan from the waterpump while it sat on a bench. Hope this
> confuses you throughly. If you are replacing the timing chain, let me
know
> and I'll send you my "how-to" which may provide you with a little
> assistance.
> --Aaron--
> 95 DSRC 4x4 V6
> www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>
>
>
> >From: glogg@en.com
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: stock fan removal
> >Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 12:51:35 -0400
> >
> >Was just wondering if there were any hints or suggestions to getting the
> >stock fan off. I know it is suppose to turn counter clockwise but I for
the
> >life of me can not get it off. I have the water pump pulley held and it
> >just does not want to budge. Maybe some WD40 to help loosen it up? I am
> >going to go back out and tug on her some more. Thanks in advance for any
> >suggestions. Just want to get my Black Magic fan into today.
> >
> >-Matt Grose
> >South Euclid, OH
> >97 RC 4x4 Sport 3.9L V6
> >
>
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