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| rmdinmd |
 Aug 23 2014, 04:38 PM
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found out why my oil temps have been so high. I discovered the other week that the alternator bolt went through the fan, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I knew it had taken out two blades but discovered today it took out six!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) I am (was) planning on going to okteenerfest and am hoping to get this fixed quickly.
My question is can I replace the fan with the engine in or will I need to drop the engine in order to replace. I have a replacement that is missing only one blade and am hoping that will get me by. TIA Rick |
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| Mblizzard |
Aug 23 2014, 06:04 PM
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Ok I have not done this but it would seem that the 3 bolts should be accessible and you should be able to wiggle the fan off by hand. What I don't know is if there is enough room to get the impeller out the top of the engine bay past the firewall.
If you have a new one you might try sliding it in from the top to see if there is enough room. I would think if it was tight you could support the engine and remove the trans and engine bar bolts to move the engine a bit without removing too many things. I am just guessing here so others may have specific experience that contradicts what I am saying. |
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rmdinmd replacing cooling fan with engine in car? Aug 23 2014, 04:38 PM
Bob L. I haven't done it but I remember reading that ... Aug 23 2014, 04:48 PM colingreene or buy a new fan, it should be easy enough to do. Aug 23 2014, 05:48 PM Jetsetsurfshop What about the broken pieces? Will they jump back ... Aug 23 2014, 06:16 PM Mike Bellis You can sell that broken fan as an AA special ligh... Aug 23 2014, 06:19 PM patssle I've gotten the fan out without removing the e... Aug 23 2014, 06:23 PM rmdinmd ok, so it can be done but will probable be a PITA.... Aug 23 2014, 07:15 PM ClayPerrine I have replaced the fan in the car, but you have t... Aug 23 2014, 07:21 PM
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I have replaced the fan in the car, but you have ... Aug 24 2014, 08:41 AM stugray I just tried to put my spare fan IN from the top j... Aug 24 2014, 12:54 PM rmdinmd Ok it can be done and isnt as bad as I thought. :... Aug 24 2014, 02:47 PM |
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