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Todd W
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1/31/2002
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Anyone know how to remove the clutch fan on the V6 without buying the special tool? I tried just turning the nut off but the water pump pully spun as well. Any thoughts? Anyone have any luck doing this?
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IntenseDak39
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1/31/2002
17:30:32
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the haynes book says that on newer models you can apply pressure by pulling up on the surpentine belt.....could not on my 98,though....i gave up on that project and returned the electric fan:(
intense
98 RC V6 auto modifications: LOTS ! ! !
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2002
23:03:09
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I know, mine said that too. Haynes people must have small hands, I can't get ahold of the belt and wrench on the nut at the same time. Must need a second person.. hmm...
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CW
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1/31/2002
23:27:15
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Use a prybar to GENTLY pry on the back of the water pump pulley and hit the wrech with a hammer and it will just pop off of there.
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm throttle body, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat. Electric fan Convertion, Awaiting HO cams.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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IntenseDak39
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2/01/2002
11:19:50
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is that the way you guys do it!j/k
98 RC V6 auto modifications: LOTS ! ! !
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manny z
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2002
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get a long pry bar and put it in between two of the smaller pully bolts, get a open wrench or a big fu----- cresent and turn the counter clock wise. Yes it is always good to have an extra pair of hands. If you pry on the pully, you might bend it or trash your water pump if you apply to much presure. Trust me you do want to make this mod, it is very well worth the money and the time.
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CW
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2/01/2002
20:17:53
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That is why I say gently. You have to use your head when doing stuff without the propor tools.
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm throttle body, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat. Electric fan Convertion, Awaiting HO cams.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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umStefa
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2002
22:28:39
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I am thinking about removing my fan but have a couple of quick questions as well...
1) The electric fan that is already there kicks in at 200F? or is it 210F?
2) Do I need to find a nut the same size as the one on the fan to prevent anything from flying of my engine? if so what size?
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CW
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2/01/2002
22:54:34
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No nut is needed. Think the fan kicks in at closer to 220.
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm throttle body, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat. Electric fan Convertion, Awaiting HO cams.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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Todd
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2002
23:28:15
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My electric fan comes on at wierd times... but then, I've got an odd truck :0)
Mine, for some reason, seems to turn on about 190-200, or always when the cooling fan is on. For some reason my AC compressor runs _constant_ unless the enviromental control is set to OFF. Is that normal? Dodge said it was, doesn't seem to hurt anything. Just... seemed odd.
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Tony
Dodge Dakota
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2/02/2002
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yea, the air compressor or whatever is on a relay or whatever and it spins and doesnt spin when the air is turned off... Kinda weird
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
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2/02/2002
09:12:59
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Yeah, except mine runs when it's set to Defrost, heat, _or_ A/C! Although I shouldn't complain, and I'm not, since defrost works _real good_ when your sucking the humidity out of the air!
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southern118
Dodge Dakota
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2/05/2002
21:51:27
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If your defrost is on the ac compresser is suppose to be on. That seems real wierd to me to but it is the truth. My moms ford (lol) is the same way. I hate her piece of junk.
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chrisp929
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2003
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lemme just say that i am in a bind ... i cant take the nut off my 1999 dakota .. my dad is making a tool to hold the pulley as we speak .. dambed dakotas .. whats wrong with those engineers ... they cant make a water pump come off easier ? .. i found this thread because im LOST as to how to hold pulley .. where can i find special tool ? .. HEELP ! .. prying the pulley doesnt work either .. dad held 2 pry bars on pulley and i hit crecent with hammer and pulley still turns .. with 2 huge pry bars on it .. dammit ..
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RocketDak
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2003
16:36:13
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If you dont care about reusing the clutch, take a dremel tool and slice the nut open carefully (try not to cut the threads of the water pump). Then use a large screwdriver and pry open the slice. The fan clutch nut will come right off...
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S A James
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2003
13:58:26
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is there a special tool for fan removal from water
pump housing for a 1993 dodge dakota?
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???
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12/09/2003
17:43:24
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yes there is a special tool. They rent them at Autozone for free. Just go in there and put some money down, and when you return it they give u the money back. It cost nothing at all.
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QC DAKOTA
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2003
20:33:40
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You dont need no wrench. All you need is a big hammer and a long punch not chisel and hit is a couple times on edge of the nut it will come loose remember its left hand threads so when u standing looking at the engine hit it on the left side then spin the fan and voile!
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Aden
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2003
23:10:41
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pipe wrench on nut
locking plier on pully
couple a slaps on wrench
and hey presto its off
hardest was getting fan out of opening
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Nick
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2003
20:18:42
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ok first thing. Don't take the belt off. Pull the oil dipstick out so you don't break it. Take a 1-7/16 wrench and put the open end on the fan nut. Have the wrench pointing straight up. Take a hammer, a big hammer about 3 lbs. and hit the crap out of it. The wrench should fly off and hit the inside of the fender or hit the floor. It might take a couple of time but it will come off. This is how we do it at Cox Dodge.
oh yeah make sure yo say (four) before you swing and swing like you are playing base ball.
Seriously I'm not joking
Nick in NC
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Dianes 88 Dak
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12/10/2003
23:38:50
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Can anyone say Five Star Service????? LOL !!
Diane's 88 Dakota ["Buy American", "Buy A Dodge"]
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