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Patrick C
Dodge Dakota
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6/09/2004
23:51:49
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 Subject: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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I have a 1999 Dakota 318, and I just purchased a Flex-a-lite BM 150 to replace my stock belt driven fan. My question is this: Does anyone know how the HELL you are supposed to remove the fan. The Magnum motors have a nut that holds the fan onto a stud that sticks out of the water pump. I cannot hold the d@mn water pump with anything to keep it from turning while trying to loosen the nut. According to my Haynes manual (which sucks), there is supposed to be a special tool "available at most auto parts stores" to hold the bolts on the WP pulley so it wont turn. First of all, there are no bolts, the frigin nut that attaches the fan clutch to the pulley, holds the pulley on the stud, and second, the guy at Auto Zone didn't know what the hell I was talking about. One more thing, I don't even know which way I should be turning the nut to loosen it. Haynes book says counter-clockwise, and Auto Zone man says clockwise. This is becoming an incredibly aggravating project, and this is my daily driver so I have to put everything back together and drive it the next day when I fail to make any progress. Thanks ahead for all of your help, if any.
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Tazzy
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6/09/2004
23:56:13
|  RE: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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Long 1 7/16 wrench..Hammer
But wrench on nut..Couple of sharp wacks on the wrench (top) Facing engine..Hit from drivers side to passenger side..
The sharp impact in the loosing direction will loosen thew nut..
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what
Dodge Dakota
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6/09/2004
23:57:15
|  RE: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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i did was take a air chizel and hit the nut with it.. the bolt is reverse threaded
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Patrick C
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2004
01:31:16
| RE: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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Even if I used a really long wrench and a hammer, I still need a way to hold the water pump pulley from turning or the nut wont loosen from the stud.
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um
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2004
01:32:21
| RE: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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you don't need to post your question in all the forums
one forum is sufficient
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Patrick C
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2004
01:37:11
| RE: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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Just really want to get this done, and I figure posting in all related forums broaden the chances that I will get a quick answer. I am sorry if this offends you.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2004
09:11:01
| RE: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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hold the pulley with a pair of vise grips. clamp on the passenger side of the pulley. then like Tazzy said put the wrench on and whack it. use a little wd or something. i did this with just a 12" cresent and a little pull. it helps if you take the shroud off first.
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well
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2004
09:36:49
| RE: How do I remove fan on Magnum?
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do a search,this topic has been run into the ground.
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