Replacing Water Pump Fan Clutch

This is a video tutorial on how to remove a water pump mounted radiator fan.

Replacing water pump fan clutch.

Delco water pump and metal gasket are on the way and should arrive tomorrow. This allows the engine to operate more efficiently by removing the load that the fan places on it. Duralast kits water pump with fan clutch mck1081. Water pump and fan clutch share the same shaft.

Reinstall the fan clutch. A fan clutch is a temperature controlled coupling between the water pump shaft and the fan which allows the fan to be operational at low speeds and disconnected at higher speeds. Water pump fan clutch gaskets and hardware included. Replaces and restores engine cooling power components.

Should i also replace the fan clutch while i have everything taken apart. This large nut is directly attached to the fan clutch mechanism. Will probably save you on labor in the long run. The water pump pulley has about 1 inch long threaded post on the end of the pulley.

Scotty kilmer mechanic for the last 46 years shows how to replace a defective cooling fan clutch assembly. Once you have matched up the old fan clutch to the new unit reassemble it by installing and tightening the nuts in a cross pattern. This video should be. It s on the original fan clutch and water pump with 11 years and 126 000 miles.

Documenting the process of replacing my water pump fan clutch belt tensioner and idler pulley in a 2007 1st gen chevrolet colorado. Ford clutch fans have evolved from the fan that attaches to the water pump pulley with four bolts to a fan that attaches to the water pump with a singular large nut. Fan is always on at startup but when you rev it up to 2500 it always disengages. They do just bolt on and off but there s a few.

They have to remove the clutch fan to get to the water pump so you might as well replace it. Gary 2009 black ram crew 5 7 truck champ stainless tube steps tekstyle tonneau cover led interior led license plate lights led reverse lights led cargos 5900k headlights and fogs.