Thanks for the reminder Shawn.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Bowen" <Shawn@bowen.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 12:31
Subject: DML: RE: Re: stock fan removal
> Not on all Dak's, my 98 5.2L cc 4x4 is normal lefty loosey threads. It
> varies among models and years. I used channel locks to grab the big nut,
I
> loosend two of the small bolts very slightly on the pulley it's self to
put
> a heavy duty screw driver UNDER one bolt and OVER the other bolt to give
me
> some leverage, then I used a 2" jack bar that was hollow and put it over
the
> channel locks, turned it left as I held the screw driver firm and it poped
> loose. The nut is on there tight as shit! Be carefull with the pulley
> bolts so that you don't bend or break them. This worked for me.
>
> Shawn
> 98 5.2L 4x4 CC Blown
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Kevin
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 2:21 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: stock fan removal
>
> The nut has reverse threads. You need do go clockwise to get it off.
Loosen
> two of the pulley bolts enough to get a large screwdriver between them
for
> leverage, and turn the nut clockwise.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <glogg@en.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 01:51
> Subject: DML: stock fan removal
>
>
> > 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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