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Texas97
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12/27/2002
22:09:17
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Ok, i need real help.. i cant get that big nut broke loose on the fan clutch. I am putting so much pressure on the nut, im afraid im gonna break the pulley or shaft itself. I have used a large wrench with a three foot cheater bar and i think im gonna break a lot of stuff in there. I had the water pump replaced by a shop a few months ago, and i think they over-tightened the nut. Anyone got any suggestions? im desperate...
Gig 'em Ags!
Kick the tires and light the fires!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
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texaslawdawg
Dodge Dakota
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12/28/2002
00:19:01
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I just removed mine a few weeks ago, but its a 2002 model and probably hasnt had time time to really tighten. I got mine off by quickly tapping the end of the wrench with a hammer. I didnt even hold the pulley in place, I think the quick pop with the hammer just jars it loose. It was a tip I got froma guy on this board.
PS: I'm kinda glad to see R.C. go, he was too conservative for this day and age.
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Texas97
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12/28/2002
00:24:27
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Yeah, R.C. is a good person, but not a very good football coach. Anyway, im sure yours hasnt had the time to lock up like mine did. With me and a three foot cheater bar, i still cant bust that bastard loose. A quick tap aint gonna work this time, im afraid. Thanks for the tip though!
Gig 'em Ags!
Kick the tires and light the fires!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
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kota on 20s
GenIII
12/28/2002
03:16:12
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what size wrench are you using?
~Eric
Superdupercharged, M-1, 1.7 RR's, 52mm TB, PPH Ceramic Headers & Y-pipe, 3" carsound cat, 3" dumped gibson
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Tom
Dodge Dakota
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12/28/2002
03:37:24
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I have a 93 so im not sure this will help. I used a very large slotted screwdriver. I set it close to the edge of the nut and tapped it with a hammer. It should come loose after a few taps. I'm sure this is no good for the water pump bearing, but i was replacing the pump anyway. I remember trying for hours before i talked to a garage, so i hope this helps!
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Bob F
Dodge Dakota
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12/28/2002
12:40:22
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I also have a 97' with a v6 that has 111k miles. I just removed my fan 2 weeks ago without too much trouble. I first sprayed the area with some PB B'laster lubricant. A little more expensive than Liguid Wrench but it worked here and on removing the studs during my header installation. I used a large screwdriver as a wedge to keep the shaft from moving. I then used a adjustable wrench on the BIG nut and hit it with a hammer to break it loose.
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Texas97
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12/28/2002
21:34:56
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I am using a large cresent wrench to try to get the nut off... i need to soak that nut in some penetrating liquid.
Gig 'em Ags!
Kick the tires and light the fires!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
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highlander
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2002
16:16:38
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The nut is right hand thread, scraped my knuckles the time I took mine off. '98 CC.
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Texas97
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12/29/2002
20:38:46
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Ok, lets clear this up for sure then. If i am standing in front and facing the windshield, which way do i turn the nut? Its left, isnt it?
Gig 'em Ags!
Kick the tires and light the fires!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
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Lab Rat
GenIII
12/30/2002
00:15:28
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Yup. Just give it a good whack.
LR
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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12/30/2002
09:56:04
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Left?
We tea-sips say 'counter-clockwise', for you ags that's left I guess.
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Lab Rat
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12/30/2002
10:07:18
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I thought the only Aggies that know left from right were in the Corps of Cadets...
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Texas97
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12/30/2002
20:53:52
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The only ones that really know arent in the Corps! Ok, you can call it counter-clockwise if you got to be fancy and use big words.
Gig 'em Ags!
Kick the tires and light the fires!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
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Highlander
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
11:24:22
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Right hand thread means you turn it to the right to remove. Or in other words reverse thread.
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
11:50:07
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Does that v-6 have an electric fan also?
Watch the gauge if stopped for awhile in traffic or something like that. Don't overheat that puppy!
Hew, my horns finally kicked booty in the Cotton Bowl!
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Andrew
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
12:11:51
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Tejas Todd, at least my Tigers made it a game for a while! Roy Williams is the real deal.
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braddog
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2012
13:57:10
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Just to clarify. It is a LEFT hand thread. That mean turn it to the left (counter clockwise) to TIGHTEN so turn it to the right to loosen. Bolt threads are ALWAYS defined by the direction you turn it to tighten it.
If you are getting hot while sitting still then your fan clutch may be bad.
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BONGSLUGGER
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2012
16:16:39
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ARE YOU REALLY TRYING TO HELP THESE IDIOTS?? YOU DO REALIZE THAT THOSE DUMBASSES PROBABLY DONT HAVE THEIR TRUCKS ANYMORE CAUSE THERE SUCH PILES OF SH!T THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ALREADY GRENADED AND THE DIFFS ARE ABOUT READY TO BLOW UP. THOSE IDIOTS DONT HAVE ANY MONEY CAUSE THERE RETARDS AND LIVE OFF WELFARE YOU NEED TO GO TO WWW.DAKOTADUMBASS.COM TO FIND MORE USEFULL INFORMATION
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