It is right hand thread. I work at a gm dealer and have never seen left hand thread on an LS waterpump. If you don't have access to the special tools, use an air chisel on the nut and it will come off.
Mechanical fan removal question
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I personally removed my fan off of a 2000 6.0 LQ4 yesterday and it was a standard
righty tighty/lefty loosy thread
I stopped in and borrowed the tools at my local dealer
a spanner type wrench goes into two holes in the pulley and a "crows foot" wrench/ 1/2" drive ratchet for that
It broke free fairly easy
righty tighty/lefty loosy thread
I stopped in and borrowed the tools at my local dealer
a spanner type wrench goes into two holes in the pulley and a "crows foot" wrench/ 1/2" drive ratchet for that
It broke free fairly easy
It's funny that this was revived, because I am definitely going to need to remove it. It looks like I've got to go the electric fan route. The plumbing of the upper radiator hose, cold air intake and the addition of the A/C on the passenger side head will prevent me from using the mechanical fan. It is taking up way too much space at the front of the engine. ](*,)
Just another additional cost. :-({|=
Just another additional cost. :-({|=
Hmmm.... Wonder if you can get that spanner wrench as a loaner from Autozone or somewhere like that? Guess I need to call and see.
What fans are you going to be using? Is it part of the wiring harness that you picked up? I know mines not, so I've got to talk to the guy about putting it in there...but i've gotta figure out what one to use...darned this building on a budget...but so far i'm almost 1k ahead of where I wanted to be so =D> \
/ oh, and thank you for that kit, it'll be really helpful!
/ oh, and thank you for that kit, it'll be really helpful!
No, it's not part of the harness. But, you may be able to get Jesse to put something in for you.
I haven't decided yet on which fan(s). I will probably go to a local junkyard and find something.
I haven't decided yet on which fan(s). I will probably go to a local junkyard and find something.
Finally got the mechanincal fan removed.
You should see the Rube Goldberg spanner wrench used that I fabricated to help remove it. I'm embarrassed to post pictures of it. But, it was free and I made it out of junk lying around. It's amazing what you can build with a die grinder with a cut-off wheel and a welder! :lol:
What are some "budget" electric fan setups that will work (keep it cool)? I've been told to check out the Taurus fans. Will F-body fans fit and work OK? Anything else?
You should see the Rube Goldberg spanner wrench used that I fabricated to help remove it. I'm embarrassed to post pictures of it. But, it was free and I made it out of junk lying around. It's amazing what you can build with a die grinder with a cut-off wheel and a welder! :lol:
What are some "budget" electric fan setups that will work (keep it cool)? I've been told to check out the Taurus fans. Will F-body fans fit and work OK? Anything else?
I've got one from a Ford Escape V6 that will lift itself off the floor when both fans are running, It seems to be the correct size, But I have'nt tried installing it yet to know for sure. I do know it moves more than enough air :lol:
I took the fan off my 6.0 tonight and found a real quick and easy way to get it off. Take a set of vice grips and grab on the back of the pulley, up against the water pump, that will hold the pulley so you don't need two people. Then I just put a cresent wrench on the nut and whacked it with a rubber mallet. After 4 hits it came loose and I was able to spin the fan off.
Not trying to hijack, but here are some pics below. Might help people in the future.
I held the mallet to show the direction to hit the wrench.
Later,
Jason W.
Not trying to hijack, but here are some pics below. Might help people in the future.
I held the mallet to show the direction to hit the wrench.
Later,
Jason W.
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