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ron667 Sep 4th, 01, 5:22 PM guys need help trying to get my fan off to replace the fan clutch and 2 bolts are pretty much rounded off heck they are 20 years old i got 2 out no prob they are 1/2 inch what can i do to get these things broke loose i hate to keep trying and just making them worse help thanxs RON tired of bleeding knuckles help!!!!!!!!!! drptop70ss Sep 4th, 01, 5:56 PM Hand held propane torch to heat up the bolts,and a REAL pair of vice grips to get em out. Heat em up and they will come out nice and easy. ------------------ Dave 70 chevelle ss396 conv 66 chevelle ss396 hdp/conv 72 chevelle TC member #493 Never forget Earnhardt! normie Sep 5th, 01, 4:59 AM if they are too far gone a right angle drill and easy out should doo the trick. or you could grind the heads off, remove the pulley and try the heat vice-grip trick on the now more accessable bolt... WayneK Sep 5th, 01, 8:38 AM Trying to work on rounded bolt heads at a right angle are a PITA. Beside's fan blades and radiator fins are not user freindly. Can you just unbolt the whole water pump. thus giving you better access to the front hub.clutch fan bolts ? just my .02 LOL Wayne ACES 1556 TCG 186 garyB Sep 5th, 01, 10:43 AM Vise Grips are ok but have limited leverage. I find that a large 14" or bigger adjustable pliers (channel lock type) give more leverage and bite into the bolt head deeper. Is your radiator out? Sometimes it is easier and faster to remove the radiator first. Easier on your knuckles and the radiator fins. Faster because the bolts are easy to reach rather than messing around for hours trying to avoid the radiator. ------------------ 1967 Malibu 1967 Impala SS396 Conv. "Excuse - no matter how valid - never alters or changes performance" - N Eldon Tanner Randy Mosier Sep 5th, 01, 3:41 PM I kind of like Wayne's idea about pulling the water pump and fixing it on the bench. You'll pretty much have to clear everything else out first, radiator, shroud, and all the belts. But I think you'll save time in the long run. hcampb Sep 7th, 01, 12:33 PM heat is your best friend for stuck bolts. i agree with removing at least the fan shroud for easier access. if you go with the vise grip approach, try and work the bolts in and out. its just like getting stuck in the mud, if you rock back and forward enough, you will get enough movement to free yourslef. penatrating lubricant could also help out, but the best way is to always use a good six point socket if at all possible. good luck. | ||