fan clutch is easier done when you pull back on the tensioner pulley, then use an adjustable wrench and hit it with a small sledge. takes me 3-4 hits normally.

 

What suburb of Chicago are you from
I lived in lemont about 8 years ago

 

McHenry

 

Hi, If you look at the thread I posted above you will find a method with vise grips to prevent the fan from moving. Worked for me. See here: Land Rover Discovery Fan Clutch Removal | Another Tech Blog

Another way, Autozone rents a fan clutch tool for ford (or sells it for $25). That tool can be used to capture the bolts on the fan clutch to prevent it from moving. It is not perfect, but the end of the tool has a square opening that fits over the bolts and can help hold the the fan while releasing the nut.

hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the link I'll see about picking up another set of vice grips that are a bit larger

 

come on Nancy, you can do it!

 

Bite me Dusty

 

Well got some new to me tires for Xmas 265/65/18 bridgestone dueler ATs.

Now its back to trying to remove the stupid fan clutch.

 

The stupid fan is off, it was a casualty along with the tensioner pulley.

 

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