cooling fan removal • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **gkulland** » 24 May 2009 3:19

we are having issues removing the cooling fan and clutch right now...we've removed the four bolts but that mug still doesnt want to come off...the manual has been no help right now...are we missing something???

by **Jon** » 24 May 2009 3:54

What is that mug? the pully? Possibly old paint glued them in place.

by **gkulland** » 24 May 2009 4:02

yeah the mug fan and clutch, i am just mad at it. We have been hammering away at it for a while to no avail. Gonna try a hammer and chisel...

by **gkulland** » 24 May 2009 4:07

WOOHOO after some sledge work and a helpful friend, it is removed!

by **Jon** » 24 May 2009 4:10

I'd go easy with them as they are rotating parts and can come apart at RPM's. What joints are you working with exactly.

by **gkulland** » 24 May 2009 5:49

Oh no worries, Its all getting replaced after the rebuild. It was just on there something tight

by **Eddie** » 24 May 2009 15:25

Next time try soaking/spraying the parts in penetrating oil or Wintergreen Oil available at any pharmacy. :thumbsup:

by **Moparman1972** » 26 May 2009 18:06

PB Blaster! :nod:

I live by that stuff.

by **gkulland** » 26 May 2009 21:13

I also live by PB Blaster but it had NO effect on the removal. My friend Musta used about 1/4 can.

by **Moparman1972** » 26 May 2009 22:00

That was one stuck fan assy.