water pump change
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water pump change
I have the water pump, fan clutch, and thermostat all on the way and I will be changing them out this weekend. Are there any pitfalls I need to be concerned with? I also do not have the fan clutch removal tool. Do I need one? Is the job more difficult without this tool or is it impossible. I hate buying unitasking tools.
#3
A proper fan tool will make the difference between a really easy job and a frustrating as hell job because you can't get the damn fan off. Sure you may be able to redneck engineer something and get it to work 50% of the time maybe, but my experience is that it can be very frustrating. I would spend the $40 and get the proper tool, you will use it again I promise.
#4
I saw a link in D1 forums for the tool at Advanced Auto parts. Will it work for my truck? As far as I know the D1 and D2 have the same fan clutch. It's only 25 bucks. I just thought of something I went with the imperial heavy duty fan clutch from Advanced, will this same tool fit the new fan clutch.
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I got it from AB for $50 but you can get it cheaper on ebay or amazon. Just search for universal fan clutch wrench. I bought from AB because I know theirs is made in the USA and I get things next day from them via UPS ground.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...motiveQ5fTools
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...motiveQ5fTools
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CCwQ8wIwAg#
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CC8Q8wIwAw#
#9
Save yourself a lot of grief and just buy yourself a 36mm fan clutch wrench. My experience has been that the tools at Advanced and Autozone are worn out. i.e.- the 36mm fan clutch wrench is stretched out to 38-39 mm.
I've had this happen more than once. The $25 for the tool is well worth avoiding the frustration and saving time.
I've had this happen more than once. The $25 for the tool is well worth avoiding the frustration and saving time.
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