Engine Fan Removal/install - Easiest Way?

[colossus]

Can someone tell me the easiest way to remove the old engine fan in order to install a new one? For instance is it necessary to remove the radiator?

Car is an R34 GTT.

Thanks.

[axe s]

don't have to but it's alot easier... you should be able to just unbolt the four bolts that go on to the pulley and pull it out the top...

[GeeTR]

In a R32 at least, undo 4 bolts on the viscous fan, unsecure the shroud from the radiator and anything else holding it on. Fan and shroud come out as one.

Edited May 26, 2008 by GeeTR

[wrxhoon]

Can someone tell me the easiest way to remove the old engine fan in order to install a new one? For instance is it necessary to remove the radiator?

Car is an R34 GTT.

Thanks.

Shroud will have to come out together with the fan, radiator stays.

[colossus]

Thanks guys, Ill give it a go on the weekend.

[CrimsonLey]

Glad I found this without having to make a new thread.

I have a BNR34 fan for my 32-R. I want to replace the fan without taking too many thing off.

I tried removing the 4 screws and taking off the fan but the little guy refused to come off. Now, I know that I also need to remove the rad shroud but any recommendations on how to remove the clutch fan? It seems to be stuck on the pully really well.

[jiffo]

Fan clutch hub and alternator belt pulley are both spigoted on the water pump shaft, some gentle jiggling will have it loose.

Perhaps you've moved it slightly and it's jambed a bit crooked?

Pays to loosen the alternator belt to remove load on the pulley.

[89CAL]

I took my fan out of my r33 yesterday without removing anything but the 4 bolts. Guess its just easier on 33's than other skylines?

[StevenCJR31]

P.i.t.a to do it on a 32 thats for sure

[CrimsonLey]

Fan clutch hub and alternator belt pulley are both spigoted on the water pump shaft, some gentle jiggling will have it loose.

Perhaps you've moved it slightly and it's jambed a bit crooked?

Pays to loosen the alternator belt to remove load on the pulley.

 

I might have jammed it a little but I'm sure it would have straighten out when I tightened 4 screws again. I'll see if I can get it lose today.