1989f2507.3idi
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it was easy. the only hard part was the ford clutch fan tool
changed the water pump
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h2odrx
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the bolts can be fun too! glad to hear it went well!
1989f2507.3idi
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3 broke knuckles and the fan on finger tight 
h2odrx
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watch out for that finger tight it WILL come off .....don't ask how I know...3 broke knuckles and the fan on finger tight
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I have a long chisel I use to smack it at the edge of one of the flats in the direction it needs to go. I have been doing it for years after being showed the trick by a ford tech.
punkmechanic
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the new ford tech tricky is an air chisel. works great! havent had one come off with this method either (saw one that didnt "stick" with the wrench tool and it was a spendy mess.
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I know about that trick also. I didn't mention it because some people don't have access to alot of the tools us pros take for granted.
Dsl_Dog_Treat
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So the "Pro's" do it the fast way, not the right way. Correct?
I've run into quite a few "professionally" installed fans that reject the use of the proper tool because the burr it leaves behind requires grinding to get a wrench to fit it again.
That and I'm sure the brand new water pump bearing just loves that kind of hammering abuse. It's this kind of behavior that I observed as a teen working at an Exxon station that swore me off professional help forever. But hey, it's your nut. 
h2odrx
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So the "Pro's" do it the fast way, not the right way. Correct?
I've run into quite a few "professionally" installed fans that reject the use of the proper tool because the burr it leaves behind requires grinding to get a wrench to fit it again.
Use the right tool for me!
redneckaggie
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while i'm thinking of it what size is that nut i have to change the water pump for a buddy and he said he needed me to bring " a wrench to fit that insanely big nut"
1989f2507.3idi
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i drove from vernon to Wilkes bare and all over pa and back and started x amount of times it seem k i don't have the tool anymore
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So the "Pro's" do it the fast way, not the right way. Correct?
I've run into quite a few "professionally" installed fans that reject the use of the proper tool because the burr it leaves behind requires grinding to get a wrench to fit it again.
Actually now I have a special tool the uses an air hammer with a driving rod to smack a special wrench. As to the burr on the nut if it is done with a properly sharpened chisel and done right a wrench will fit back on every time. I have done it before and been able to get a wrench on it later at the shop to torque it properly. As an added insurance I also use a small amount of blue locktite to make sure the fan doesn't come loose till I want it too. Also as to the abuse to the bearing this has been a recommended practice since the 60s to tighten axle and gland nuts on VWs.
punkmechanic
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second that on the v dubs. that is where I originally learned what an air chisel does in an auto shop. I agree that it can tear things up, but I kindly disagree that it is an improper method. the ford certification instructor recommends this method due to the impact tightening effect, it is far less likely to spin off and destroy the fan, rad, and other front end components. the right tool in the wrong hands (ie backed by a less than able brain) is just as bad as the wrong tool that works.
also the blue loctite is a good idea and actually comes on the some of the new pumps (p stroke stuff).
also the blue loctite is a good idea and actually comes on the some of the new pumps (p stroke stuff).
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