Radiator and fan clutch

[citadel]

a couple questions for the team:

• Can I remove and replace the radiator solo?.. Meaning do I need help or can I tackle this one my own without another set of hands?

• What is the best method to remove the fan clutch? - Sorry I tried a search and couldnt find details.....

 

[Tapage]

both are easy jobs .. just a bit of labor and tools .. I woudl recomend remove the front grill and AC condenser for a easy access ..

Are not imposible from the inside, just less space ..

 

[ranma21]

base on the service manual, you just have to push the driving belt down and create friction on the fan clutch pulley, then you can just remove those nuts with a wrench or socket.

 

[medtro]

I would not remove the condenser. There is a cost associated with that removal. Evacuate and recharge the AC system is not cheap.

 

[wakesetter]

I would not remove the condenser. There is a cost associated with that removal. Evacuate and recharge the AC system is not cheap.

I agree. Making more work and expense than necessary

 

[ThePookieBear]

Hey guys, instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd ask on here. I have a '92, and the fan is always on, from start up to shut off even in below 0 weather. Does this mean my fan clutch is not working? If so, can I rebuild it or whatever or does it need replacing?

 

[wakesetter]

yes you should switch it. same thing just happened to my 92 pickup. I believe that you can rebuild it, but I chose to just replace it. Almost never turns on now.

 

[reconranger]

a couple questions for the team:

• Can I remove and replace the radiator solo?.. Meaning do I need help or can I tackle this one my own without another set of hands?

• What is the best method to remove the fan clutch? - Sorry I tried a search and couldnt find details.....

Just did it myself in 3 hours. First time. Usual tools. Nothing fancy.

Dont' need to mess w/ trans cooler or AC condensor. The radiator is in back of those. The only thing is that one of the hold down nuts was a pain, so I had to remove a headlight assembly to get it out (on a LX450).

The fan clutch has 4 bolts. As others have written, use the fan belt to keep tension on it. Otherwise a 1 from a 1 guy.

 

[citadel]

done finally!! Will post my proceedure with pics next....