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Old 06-02-2009, 03:52 PM
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I need some advice getting that damn fan off to put my efan on. PB blaster didn't help. Advice please!
 
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Old 06-02-2009, 04:06 PM
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Bust a knuckle or two and make your self pissed off? That usually helps
 

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Old 06-02-2009, 04:15 PM
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Take some vice grips and grip the pulley near the top so that the stud that sticks out hits against the vice grips to hold it while you turn the nut.
 
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Take some vice grips and grip the pulley near the top so that the stud that sticks out hits against the vice grips to hold it while you turn the nut.
I'm sitting at work trying to visualize this. Could you reword that please? I'm gonna tackle this tonight. No sleep til it's done!
 
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Old 06-02-2009, 06:35 PM
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Here you go, you will see the stud sticking out from the engine, that will hold the pulley still.
 

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Old 06-02-2009, 06:45 PM
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Thanks man.
 
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Yes, vice grip worked for me. I tried the strap wrench, that didn't work.
 
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Sweet. Good to know. Thanks fellas. If this doesn't work I'm using my f*cking shotgun.
One other trick I did learn about to day was tap it with an airhammer. I'll PB it again, tap it with my airhammer a few times, and use your guys' trick.
 
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no problem. good luck
 


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