OK, I've not had a water pump go bad in so long this is different enough to ask a question-- '98 3500 Vortec engine--dags and as I gathered when I looked at it, the fan clutch comes off w/ the large nut. What wasn't answered was is it left- or right-hand thread? Tried a quick rap both ways as a trial, neither broke it loose so didn't want to get more aggressive prior to ascertaining which way is correct. It would appear it should be right-hand from fan rotation, methinks...
Anybody confirm/deny that and any real "tricks" to getting one off?
Thanks...