Repair advise 94 4runner

[spokaneoc]

Big bang and screeching metal on metal sound?
I have a 94 4Runnner. Today I was turning around on a logging road in the Idaho wilderness. After backing up in a turn around I pulled forward intending to then back up. As I pulled forward a loud 'BANG' followed by screeching metal on metal.

The motor running fine, transmission working I backed up and drove back to camp about two miles. It did not overheat, oil pressure fine but the power steering was gone.

Got to camp looked under the hood to see the fan assembly separated from the motor. All the belts were in tact just hanging there. What happened? Can anybody tell me what broke. Was it the bracket or something else.

 

[NoLight]

No idea but welcome!!!

 

[KidVermicious]

Can anybody tell me what broke.

Not without looking at the front of the motor, no.

The fan clutch bolts to the water pump on the front of the motor. If I had to guess I'd say you probably snapped the studs on the water pump. But that's just a guess, yank out whatever broke and have a look. Take pics and post them up if you want.