For the fan, aside from being a left-handed thread as Gloff mentioned, I have found that a rubber mallet with a 32mm wrench (either the BMW fan clutch tool or a large crescent wrench) makes it very easy to pop the thing loose. Assuming there's a belt still in there, anyway.
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This is awesome guys. Thank you!! Wish I had time this coming weekend, but all tied up...may have to wait until next weekend, at least LKQ is having their big sale that weekend.
Ezekiel 25:17Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred
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Small update - UV dye test at mechanic shows it's an upper timing cover leak. fixing next week.
damn i hate the new r3v.Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred
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the UV dye was pretty effective and kept me from tearing the front of the engine off. in this instance i'm just having them do it. i know this is an easy DIY but i've hit these guys up for a bunch of advice in other areas recently and don't mind showing some appreciation.Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred
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