Car is a 86 XR7 with a single electric fan that decided to puke. I see replacements available thru the parts stores but its just the motor so how do you get the fan blade off? Its plastic and I dont want to break it
In the 84 shop manual there is a retaining clip on the end of the motor shaft. Remove the clip and slide the fan off.
I read the shop manual also and they paint a nicer picture than real life. I did remove the clip but there isnt any sliding off happening. I would guess 20+ years have that effect. I just dont want to break the plastic blades.
I have the same problem replacing bathroom exhaust fan motors. just takes some work and a lot of patients.
Patients.... you mean you have to be a doctor? LOL! ;)
If you can get to it, cut the shaft off the motor at it's housing... Support the blade on something hollow and tap the shaft lightly a few times... Even if you can't cut the shaft, spray it with PB Blaster and let it soak over night