I'm trying to replace the hoses on the water pump on my '84 FJ 60. I also need to replace the fan clutch, as the fan only runs when the engine is cold (it stops as soon as the engine warms up, which seems opposite of what it should be doing).
In order to get to the water pump hoses and clamps (which are fused to everything including themselves), I am having to remove pretty much everything, including the skin on all of my knuckles.
I'd like to remove the shroud from the radiator so that I can then unbolt the fan and replace the clutch, but the forward end of the fan sticks ½ inch forward of the back edge of the shroud, so there's not enough clearance from the radiator to slide the shroud up and out. The fan blocks removal of the shroud. What's the trick? Do I need to unbolt the fan first (by wrenching around between the blades and removing the bolts)? Should I try to unbolt the pulley from the water pump first with the fan attached?
Thanks for your help.
Terry
In order to get to the water pump hoses and clamps (which are fused to everything including themselves), I am having to remove pretty much everything, including the skin on all of my knuckles.
I'd like to remove the shroud from the radiator so that I can then unbolt the fan and replace the clutch, but the forward end of the fan sticks ½ inch forward of the back edge of the shroud, so there's not enough clearance from the radiator to slide the shroud up and out. The fan blocks removal of the shroud. What's the trick? Do I need to unbolt the fan first (by wrenching around between the blades and removing the bolts)? Should I try to unbolt the pulley from the water pump first with the fan attached?
Thanks for your help.
Terry