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ot mechanics: fan clutch replacement
Posted on 9/26/16 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 9/26/16 at 4:53 pm
Got a quote today from firestone saying it'll be around 750.00 to replace the fan clutch. Looked up the part on rock auto and found it on amazon for 125 delivered overnight. Deciding to replace it myself, what am I in for? 02 trailblazer.
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Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:00 pm to horsesandbulls
Don't know the specifics of your vehicle, but a lot of times a fairly simple repair is very labor intensive because it's hard to get to without taking a bunch of other shite apart.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:00 pm to horsesandbulls
It can't be that hard. I had a 96 S-Class two years ago and some hick shop replaced the fan clutch, but they put it on backwards. Needless to say they didn't charge me.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:01 pm to horsesandbulls
It's four small bolts on every GM vehicle that I've ever owned.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:07 pm to horsesandbulls
Pop hood, remove clips in fan shroud, disconnect sensor connector, use pipe wrench and hammer to loosen nut on old clutch going to water pump, unbolt fan from old clutch. Reverse to install. Drink a cold beer or six.
This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 5:09 pm
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:32 pm to AwesomeSauce
Omfg for a fan clutch?!!? I just did my sister's Tahoe 2002. I changed the whole thing water pump included for $200 and like an hour.
Used a few metric sockets, pipe wrench, hammer.
Even put a new belt.
What an absolute joke.
Btw the tensioner on the belt probably needs a 3/8 ratchet to unload the tension.
YouTube it. Look for water pump removal. It's mounted on there.
Too bad you not in Westlake. Bottle of Irish whiskey and a $100 I'd change it in no time
Used a few metric sockets, pipe wrench, hammer.
Even put a new belt.
What an absolute joke.
Btw the tensioner on the belt probably needs a 3/8 ratchet to unload the tension.
YouTube it. Look for water pump removal. It's mounted on there.
Too bad you not in Westlake. Bottle of Irish whiskey and a $100 I'd change it in no time
This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:34 pm to horsesandbulls
the only special tool you may need is a "Strap wrench" which is a length of belt that tightens around a round surface and holds it still. Unless you can take it off with the Serpentine in place then that tool isn't needed. I just remember needing it on my Dodge.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:38 pm to Napoleon
On GM trucks, I always use a 24" crescent wrench and a mallet
Gotta take off fan shroud and intake tube first
Gotta take off fan shroud and intake tube first
This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:48 pm to horsesandbulls
I am guessing it will be a pain in the arse, as everything is covered and hard to deal with in that area...but to save $750, I would give it a shot.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:50 pm to horsesandbulls
if its a late model gm you will have to have a huge wrench to knock lose the self tightening clutch nut. after that its cake.
might have to take the fan shroud lose or if its a split style the upper half lose.
might have to take the fan shroud lose or if its a split style the upper half lose.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:11 pm to Cruiserhog
It maybe or maybe not left hand threads and you have to turn it opposite of normal to loosen it. Auto parts store will loan you the tools to remove it.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:12 pm to horsesandbulls
If it still has the original water pump, I would go ahead and replace it while you have everything opened up. It isn't that much more work.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:16 pm to Traveler
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If it still has the original water pump, I would go ahead and replace it while you have everything opened up.
agree completely...14 year old water pump is on borrowed time unless the mileage is very low.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:20 pm to horsesandbulls
I'll do it for tree fiddy
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:23 pm to horsesandbulls
Go to harbor freight get a big arse wrench take the 750 you saved blow it on booze
Posted on 9/26/16 at 6:25 pm to Cruiserhog
You can usually get the shroud out by moving the top hose, and the same with the fan. All you really need for the job is a flathead screwdriver, some sockets, a big wrench, and a mallet
Posted on 9/26/16 at 7:05 pm to horsesandbulls
Is this a 4.2L?
A good OE fan clutch should not be no more than $150. A good after-market fan clutch is probably no more than $100.
Does this include a good serpentine belt like a Gates brand or even an AC Delco belt?
Some of these places are notorious about marking up parts extremely high.
How many labor hours did they quote you?
A lot depends on engine size, 2wd or 4WD, and access to the fan clutch.
Youtube it, it may not be as hard as you think.
A good OE fan clutch should not be no more than $150. A good after-market fan clutch is probably no more than $100.
Does this include a good serpentine belt like a Gates brand or even an AC Delco belt?
Some of these places are notorious about marking up parts extremely high.
How many labor hours did they quote you?
A lot depends on engine size, 2wd or 4WD, and access to the fan clutch.
Youtube it, it may not be as hard as you think.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:29 pm to horsesandbulls
Order the fan tool off amazon. Other than that it's easy.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:33 pm to horsesandbulls
Bloody knuckles, lots of curse words,and little sleep..
Good luck!
Good luck!
Posted on 9/26/16 at 8:37 pm to bigrob385series
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Bloody knuckles, lots of curse words
damn truth...
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