> But, the dealership says that they cut it to get the shroud off. That is,
unless you want to
take the condensor line off to get the shroud off.

Local Chevy dealer told me the manual was written by some engineer who
didn't know how to use a wrench. )

Said they have found the easiest way to do this is to pull the radiator/AC
condenser/Fan assembly cartridge. It is a LOT more expensive because it
means a new drier for the A/C system, pumping the system down, new
refrigerant (and if the conversion hasn't been made to R134 yet, it is
REALLY a lot more).

The posts here prove again why this forum is valuable. The Chevy dealer
here told me the cost to swap out the fan motor would be AT LEAST $600.00.
I can nurse a couple of busted knuckles for that much money, plus it gives
me and excuse to tinker on my toy and enjoy a few carbonated beverages in
the process.

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"john smith" > wrote in message
...
> You are right on target with the cutting of the shroud to get the shroud
> out of the way to get the cooling fan assembly off. If you are careful
> and wiggle alot you can get the shroud off without cutting it. I have a
> 92 and I have done it twice and not cut it. But, the dealership says
> that they cut it to get the shroud off. That is, unless you want to
> take the condensor line off to get the shroud off. I do not know how to
> describe it but it can be done and it requires tilting up the driver
> side of the shroud and wiggling the line and the shroud and then it
> comes off.
>
> GeorgeC wrote:
>
> > Howdy folks! I found what seemed to be a simple task, according to the
> > manual, but is anything but. Primary fan replacement. It ther e a trick
to
> > this I'm mising? There is not enough clearance behind the motor from the
> > frame cross-over in front of the engine. I've wiggled/tilted, tried to
> > rotate, used the associated colorful language, and it just has not got
> > enough room to clear, and even if the fan mount frame could clear, the
fan
> > itself still extends inside a bit further. I backed out the three screws
> > that hold the motor to the bracket, a little and a lot. Just not enough
> > clearance from fan blade/shroud to back of motor/frame
> >
> > The manual just says loosed the four screws, disconnect electrical,
remove.
> > But I had to take the upper hose off, which required draining coolant,
etc.
> >
> > I'm stumped. The small saw comes out next to slice the shroud, and epoxy
> > later.
> >
> > Anybody able to tell me what I'm missing, considering the manual made it
> > sound REAL simple, and tech time is shown as 0.9 hours.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > GeorgeC
> > 92 Red/Red LT-1
> >
> >
> >
>