2006 Jeep Commander 4.7 V8 Water Pump Replacement (with clutch fan.)

[@user-to4vk2ue3q]

great video. I took my clutch fan off buy grabbing the water pump pulley on the top with a heafty vice grip..which rested to the right of that large bolt you removed later on. then I used a pipe wrench and the nut came loose with minimal effort. i dropped the clutch fan (without it falling to the ground) downwards and picked it up from below. the belt stayed on. easy peesy..

[@aaronsaiz4087]

Mine has a clutch fan too. My commander specs indicate an upgraded cooling system which appears to the the clutch fan. Thanks for the tip removing the screw by the fan to remove the shroud, I was stuck three for a while. Thanks for the great video. Also, register at the official Jeep site and you can see exactly what options your jeep came with. Love it. Cheers

[@LibertySpeidel]

Thanks for this. I’m getting ready to replace my water pump while I’ve got my system drained for replacing heater hoses and a thermostat. This is helpful, especially since I’ve always been the helper to the mechanic, not the mechanic!

[@Wavetechlifeguardian]

I am so glad it helped! It is a good idea to change the hose and thermostat at the same time too.

[@godrick2010]

What a great video thank u so much

[@aztechnology7996]

...I had to laugh at the first clip I saw of the fan shroud broken😂, as I'm here fighting to get the shroud off at the moment

[@nicholassharp8691]

You can get the shroud out but you have to have some patience. Have to lean one way move some lines. Go the other way move something else. It’s a pain. 😂I had to replace my radiator. Went ahead and did the thermostat while I was at it. Ran great for about a month. I’ve been trying to ignore the water pump noises, but it’s getting to where I have coolant hanging out on it now. Guess it’s time to do it.

[@JavierAlvarez-nb9zt]

My o6 commander has the clutch fan aswell

[@cookdanb]

I am currently doing the same thing on an '05 Grand Cherokee and also couldn't get the fan clutch off. Interested in how you finally got that off. Also, Colorado is the best state. I grew up in Fruita.

[@Wavetechlifeguardian]

Fruita is an awesome area! I'd love to live there.

[@traviswhite4127]

I have to get a horse shoe tool with 2 spuds on it and turn both opposite way to get fan off from water pump had to on mines i should make a video i like this way as well

[@jcontreras03145]

I have the 3.7 and no clutch.

[@isidroulloa6078]

You don't need all that just take out the clutch the water pump comes right out

[@nicholassharp8691]

The electric fans won't get in the way of the fan clutch backing out?

[@blackrifletv6432]

Hello, this is probably the wrong video to comment on but I saw you did a video on building AR's and I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a live stream with me on the step me step process of building one?

[@Wavetechlifeguardian]

That was a long time ago, and I think I forgot most of it. I'm no gunsmith, or mechanic. Just a hobbyist. Thank you though.

[@tfsbills5098]

How’s it running with out the fan .

[@Wavetechlifeguardian]

Great. The electric fan is plenty good enough.

[@nicholassharp8691]

Wouldn't it wear the electric fan out quicker though? I'm sure it's having to kick on a lot more since the clutch fan isn't constantly running