Fan clutch

[Plastic Emperor]

Yeah its reverse thread so clockwise to loosen it (looking from the front of the car)

[browntown]

It shouldn't be that tight, in fact I think i just grabbed the alternator pulley and belt with one hand, and pulled on the wrench. Maybe stupid question, but have you tried PB blaster in case it is a rust issue?

[Jinaman]

It shouldn't be that tight, in fact I think i just grabbed the alternator pulley and belt with one hand, and pulled on the wrench. Maybe stupid question, but have you tried PB blaster in case it is a rust issue?

Lol only two cans. I wish it was that easy, it's so tight I've broken three tools on it already.

[Plastic Emperor]

Are you replacing the water pump? If you are go get a cheap 32mm wrench...put it on the fan clutch bolt so the lower side of the open end is on the drivers side of the car and the wrench is straight up. Then hit the box end with a decent sized hammer while putting pressure on the wrench so it turns clockwise (wear safety glasses...hitting a box end of a wrench can be dangerous because it can shatter). If you are replacing the pump you can hit it hard...if you are reusing the pump removing the fan this way can damage the pump bearings

Leaving the belts on helps also so the pump doesnt turn freely

When going back together you also dont have to "tighten" the fan. I just get it started by hand...put it on about half way then start the car and it tightens itself. This makes removal next time much easier.

[Jinaman]

I try'ed the sharp shock method but only spun the whole assembly. I broke two rubber strap oil filter tools trying to hold the pulley still, it is REALLY on there

[Killacortes]

Bothell, its just south of Lynnwood. A bit far from you, if you had time id cover gas and beverages

oh right on. i have a slim 32mm wrench. if im around the are this weekend ill let you know.