How do i keep the water pump pulley from turning when changing a fan clutch on a 2000 dodge dakota?

most good auto parts stores are happy to rent you the proper tool for removal of the clutch fan. remember, always use the proper tools you you dont hurt yourself or damage your car|||I went throught eh same problem a few months ago.





I faughth with the fan clutch and decided to remove it completely.





Use an air-chisel and knock the nut loose.





I run a 180 degree t-stat and have no overheating issues. The electric fan kicks in and cools when sitting for more than 15-20 min.

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|||put the old belt around the pulley and cinch it up tight with a pair of vice grips. this will give you a grip on the pulley without damaging it. however it will probably ruin the belt so you will need to replace it anyway. belts are cheaper than special tools.|||I think you%26#039;ll find assorted holes or grooves in that pulley that you can put a ratchet through and a socket so you can hold the pulley with a ratchet as you try getting at the fan clutch.Even if a bolt loosens some on the water pump pulley it can give you the leverage and you can always re-tighten it later.





Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way I always buy a service manual like Haynes for any car I buy and I find they can come in very handy at times like this especially.|||Also you could try a very large pair of channel locks to hold the pulley.


And put the wrench on the fan clutch nut and give the wrench a quick whack with a rubber mallet to shock it and loosen the fan clutch.


Autozone does rent a holding tool and wrench


Pep boys sells the tool..