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Engine cooling fan blade only removal?
Looking at my fan blade it needs either painting or powder coating! I have bought a really good used alloy blade and intend to remove the one on my car, and replace for now with the alloy one. What I need to know is, can the fan blade be removed from the alternator shroud while this is still located in the engine bay, or does the shroud/alternator need to be removed to achieve this? Just as an extra bit of info, I may clean then polish the alloy blade just to see how it looks. The blade on the car looks to be the magnesium type. Thanks in advance for any replies! |
Its been a few years since I replaced both of mine but I believe you need to remove the alternator about 80% of the way in order to remove the fan. You don't need to unhook the alternator wiring but that's the only step saved.
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Yes you can remove the fan with the alternator housing still in the car, you just have to tilt the housing up to use a puller. Also as Rob pointed out, no need to unhook the alternator wiring.
Here is how I did it https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...l#post11378795 |
Ok thanks for this information. Yes I see that by leaving it in situ there wouldn’t be room for a puller. I’ll clean and polish the alloy one before attempting to remove the existing one. I was thinking of maybe painting or powder coating it copper, as I‘ve seen a pic of one this colour, and it looked good! |
Keep in mind the close clearance the blades have to the shroud. Build up much paint or powder on the blade edges and there is a good chance you will get rubbing.
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Thanks. Yes I can see there is very little clearance between the fan blades and the inside of the shroud! |
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