Curse The Radiator Fan - Take 2 - 08/05/2021

I decided to take a break from the radiator fan last night. Unfortunately, tonight didn't go much better.

  • Shattered the waterpump pulley when trying to remove the fan clutch
  • Removed the crossover EGR Tube. This also required removing a plastic EGR tube from the passenger side and a vacuum tube that routes to the top passenger side of the engine. 
  • Disconnected to plugs to the waterpump + thermostat housing + removed the final smallish hose via quick disconnect
  • Removed entire waterpump with fan clutch still attached. Note the screws / boss lengths as they are drastically different for 2 fasteners. Re-installation should definitely be done before the crank pulley is re-installed.
  • Moved condenser + PS cooling loop to the passenger side and tied it out of the way.
  • Removed front radiator fan
  • Removed AC and main serpentine belt. Belt tensioners were left unlocked
  • Removed the front cross brace. This only has 2 top screws installed and the rest is bolted to the main two frame tubes (6 more nuts that screw onto studs)
  • Put hood in service position