Re: stock fan removal

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Wed Jul 11 2001 - 14:39:03 EDT


"A. S." <adakota4x4@hotmail.com> wrote:
: 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:
[...]

   Another tip: Don't take the serpentine belt off first, leave it on,
and it will create additional tension on the water pump pulley and will
help to hold it in place. It might be just that little extra holding
power you need.

-- 

-Jon-

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