Date:         Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:38:21 -0700
Reply-To:     "T.P. Stephens" <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         "T.P. Stephens" <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: '79 Cooling System
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>To: Michael Molloy <enpros@home.com>
>From: "T.P. Stephens" <doktortim@rockisland.com>
>Subject: Re: '79 Cooling System
>In-Reply-To: <380E86CE.87C0F3BA@home.com>
>
>At 11:21 PM 10/20/99 -0400, you wrote:
>>I am rebuilding a 2.0L 79' FI from my '79 nine passenger.  I am having
>>difficulty removing the fan and the fan shroud.  My manual (which covers
>>1972-1979 Type-2) says to "remove three bolts in center of fan and work
>>the fan off the engine..."
>>
>>It is not that easy... It seems that there is something else to this...
>>
>>Anybody have more specific instructions...?
>
>
>Use a propane torch to warm the center of the fan. About 256.357 degrees F
>will expand the fan. Shouldn't take more than a coupla minutes with the
>commom hardware store type torch. Keep the torch moving slowly around the
>perimeter of the center hole, not in the hole.
>
>If it doesn't yeild, tap it with a hammer, not enough
>to dimple the aluminum. If that doesn't do it, we'll have to
>contact Houston to beam us up more spezial instructions.
>
>
Doktor Tim
Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles
San Juan Island, WA