Can you remove clutch fan from Chevy Colorado?
Can you remove clutch fan from Chevy Colorado?
Went online hear and double checked to make sure it came off counter clockwise, yep. Ok, this time i use my prybar, nope. Snapped off one of the waterpump pulley bolts, great!!! Looked at the clutch tool, bent it in a couple of places, great!!! At least its lifetime warrentied!!!
What should I use to remove clutch fan?
Air hammer works great. You can also use just a chisle and a decent sized hammer. This is useually the fastest way. better yet use the tool that goes with the air hammer. I have one from MAC. works great every time. honestly I probably wouldnt even attempt a clutch fan removal without it.
What was the cooling system for the GM 6.5L diesel?
The 6.5L’s tendency to run warm and even overheat was addressed by GM beginning in ’96 with the reworking of the engine’s cooling system. That model year, twin non bypass-blocking thermostats were integrated along with a higher volume water pump.
What causes oil to come out of a fan clutch?
Run your finger along the edges of the bearing seal on the backside of the fan clutch. If it comes away with a heavy coating of oil, the culprit is either a crack or a faulty seal. Radial streaks are another potential clue—this happens when oil escapes from the clutch and is then blown outward in all directions by the fan.
What kind of fluid is in a fan VC?
The fan VC is filled with silicon fluid. this can loose its thickening properties over time, or even leak out slowly.
How to check viscous fan coupling is working properly?
How can I check the viscous fan coupling or the fluid coupling as called in the FSM is functioning properly. From what I understand its only method of failing is seizing, is this correct?
The 6.5L’s tendency to run warm and even overheat was addressed by GM beginning in ’96 with the reworking of the engine’s cooling system. That model year, twin non bypass-blocking thermostats were integrated along with a higher volume water pump.
What causes a headache on a GM 6.5L diesel?
Another common headache on the 6.5L is caused by the failure of the oil pressure switch. Not a huge problem on most other engines, but in the case of the 6.5L the OPS serves two purposes.
Went online hear and double checked to make sure it came off counter clockwise, yep. Ok, this time i use my prybar, nope. Snapped off one of the waterpump pulley bolts, great!!! Looked at the clutch tool, bent it in a couple of places, great!!! At least its lifetime warrentied!!!
How old is the water pump on a Chevy Colorado?
Anyone replaced water pump on 216 SLT Canyon Diesel 2.8L? Click to expand… welcome to the forum, go to the intro section and introduce your self and post some pictures oof your truck.. you may want to start a new thread, as this is in the 1st generation section 2004-2012, and is 13 years old.
Air hammer works great. You can also use just a chisle and a decent sized hammer. This is useually the fastest way. better yet use the tool that goes with the air hammer. I have one from MAC. works great every time. honestly I probably wouldnt even attempt a clutch fan removal without it.
