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Technical Shop => Interior => Topic started by: 70rtse on November 18, 2022, 06:27:08 PM

Title: Heater motor fan removal
Post by: 70rtse on November 18, 2022, 06:27:08 PM
Hi guys can any one help me how to remove the fan
I have removed the allan grub screw
Title: Re: Heater motor fan removal
Post by: anlauto on November 18, 2022, 07:35:12 PM
If there's an "easy" way, I would like to hear it too....at least you're working with the earlier aluminum style...can't tell you how many plastic ones I've broken :steamingmad:
Title: Re: Heater motor fan removal
Post by: dodj on November 19, 2022, 04:06:23 AM
Well, unlike Allan I've had no problems with the plastic ones. Not sure if this will help with an aluminium fan, but the plastic ones have a slot cut in the fan hub. I put a flat screwdriver blade into the slot to open up the hub just a bit. Then squirt a little "Plus Gas' in there and wait a bit. Then i've been able to remove the fan. Sometimes with a little more prying open of the slot in the hub. I've only done three....maybe I've been lucky.
Title: Re: Heater motor fan removal
Post by: 70rtse on November 19, 2022, 04:48:30 AM
Thanks

I tested the motor and works well.
Might just leave it alone
What colour is the motor meant to be
Title: Re: Heater motor fan removal
Post by: Bullitt- on November 19, 2022, 05:06:56 AM
 I've never dealt with this particular issue but have removed multiple metal squirrel cage fans on other products.  I found needle nose pliers make a nice wedge if you have room to get the tip between the fan hub and motor.  Penatrating oil and patience are your friend :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Heater motor fan removal
Post by: anlauto on November 19, 2022, 06:11:34 AM
The blower motor should be a silver cad colour  on an E Body  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Heater motor fan removal
Post by: Rich G. on November 19, 2022, 09:58:15 AM
A little lube, a little heat and I hold the cage up and have someone else hit the shaft with a drift punch and if it's not rusted on to bad it comes right off.