Removing radiator for water pump replacement.

[dj1701]

The water pump in my 4320 JD Compact crapped out. It appears that I have to remove the radiator. I have everything removed but the two bolts under the radiator that have rubber on them. I just can't get them out. Am I doing something wrong?

Dave

 

[beenthere]

No answer, but might help if you had all your questions in one thread, rather than starting a new one for each "hump-in-the-road". Saves searching for responses and other info already posted. Just a thought.

Some pics of what you are facing might also bring up some helpful thoughts from others.

 

[Eagle1]

Broken nut plates that are spinning?

 

[dj1701]

Broken nut plates that are spinning?

It appears that they have round brass nuts with ridges moulded into the plastic on the bottom of the radiator. They broke free and it was time for the air body saw.

 

[Eagle1]

It appears that they have round brass nuts with ridges moulded into the plastic on the bottom of the radiator. They broke free and it was time for the air body saw.

Ahh the plastic anchored nut plate...... Makes install a breeze, removal not so much.

 

[Rick Gent]

My 4320 is on its third water pump at just over 1600 hrs so I’ve done the job twice. You don’t have to remove the radiator only the fan and pulley behind it to get the pump off.

 

[dj1701]

My 4320 is on its third water pump at just over 1600 hrs so I’ve done the job twice. You don’t have to remove the radiator only the fan and pulley behind it to get the pump off.

I don't see how I could get my hands in the shroud to take out the bolts?

 

[beenthere]

Maybe remove the shroud first, then the fan blade.

 

[dj1701]

Lol, that's not even close to my tractor. Can't get the shroud out without getting the radiator out first.

Thank you for trying to help me.

 

[beenthere]

Have not seen pics of yours.

 

[Rick Gent]

I don't see how I could get my hands in the shroud to take out the bolts?

You can only get one hand in between the shroud and the radiator to loosen the bolts. When all the bolts are loose move the whole thing against the radiator, bolts and all. Then you can remove the pulley and the fan spacer to remove the pump. Leave the fan with the bolts in it back against the radiator for room to work. It’s hard to explain here but it can be done