Justwondering
Well-Known Member
Very basic question... I'm halfway there but want to be sure I do this right ... first time.
Background:
1987 Fifth Avenue is overheating.
Checked the thermostat and it was toast. Replaced it and upper radiator hose. Burped it.
Runs fine til you get to about 40-50 miles from the house, then it overheats.
Diagnosis:
Seemed to be a great deal of play in the Fan Clutch. So I believe (after verbal discussion with Darth Car, my husband, my brother-in-law) and after listening to the tapping sound that starts after it gets up to temperature, that I have a fan clutch or water pump issue.
Problem:
Belt removal. I've loosened the alternator and moved it to release the tension on those two belts. I've loosened one of the bolts/brackets (outside driver side) of the smog pump. But now it seems like there are many more bolts I need to deal with before the last two belts will loosen.
I'm operating under the assumption that a replacement fan clutch, water pump, or both will be needed. Radiator is draining bright neon green with no sludge so I'm not thinking it is a clogged radiator.
Reading my manual, doesn't give great specifics.
Page 19-15 says (1) Loosen pump mounting and locking bolts and remove belt.
Does that mean I remove all the bolts holding the powersteering pump on or just some of them?
I think I can do everything I need to do without removing the powersteering belt, but there is that pesky smog pump above it. I'm thinking that page 7-12 should give me some help, but I don't get what the pictures are telling me.
And what is a fluid fan drive? How do I know if I have that. I think I do from the picture -- all those little fins.
Its sitting under the carport at the estate, so I can work without the sun beating me to death.
What do I do with all this used coolant?
DONE SO FAR:
I've disconnected the battery.
I've removed 3 of the 5 bolts from the fan.
I've removed 2 of the 4 bolts from the fluid fan drive, I think.
I've got the upper radiator hose off.
I've got the thermostat out (looks okay).
Ordered heavy duty fan clutch and water pump.
Asked for help here... lol
Would somebody hold my hand?
JW
Background:
1987 Fifth Avenue is overheating.
Checked the thermostat and it was toast. Replaced it and upper radiator hose. Burped it.
Runs fine til you get to about 40-50 miles from the house, then it overheats.
Diagnosis:
Seemed to be a great deal of play in the Fan Clutch. So I believe (after verbal discussion with Darth Car, my husband, my brother-in-law) and after listening to the tapping sound that starts after it gets up to temperature, that I have a fan clutch or water pump issue.
Problem:
Belt removal. I've loosened the alternator and moved it to release the tension on those two belts. I've loosened one of the bolts/brackets (outside driver side) of the smog pump. But now it seems like there are many more bolts I need to deal with before the last two belts will loosen.
I'm operating under the assumption that a replacement fan clutch, water pump, or both will be needed. Radiator is draining bright neon green with no sludge so I'm not thinking it is a clogged radiator.
Reading my manual, doesn't give great specifics.
Page 19-15 says (1) Loosen pump mounting and locking bolts and remove belt.
Does that mean I remove all the bolts holding the powersteering pump on or just some of them?
I think I can do everything I need to do without removing the powersteering belt, but there is that pesky smog pump above it. I'm thinking that page 7-12 should give me some help, but I don't get what the pictures are telling me.
And what is a fluid fan drive? How do I know if I have that. I think I do from the picture -- all those little fins.
Its sitting under the carport at the estate, so I can work without the sun beating me to death.
What do I do with all this used coolant?
DONE SO FAR:
I've disconnected the battery.
I've removed 3 of the 5 bolts from the fan.
I've removed 2 of the 4 bolts from the fluid fan drive, I think.
I've got the upper radiator hose off.
I've got the thermostat out (looks okay).
Ordered heavy duty fan clutch and water pump.
Asked for help here... lol
Would somebody hold my hand?
JW