32mm wrench for fan clutch

[Schniddy]

So do you or don’t you need to remove the fan to get the alternator belt off?

ehhhh?

[Schniddy]

So do you or don’t you need to remove the fan to get the alternator belt off?

[ptownTSI]

its 4 pages ;) . i just wanted to know i'd have everything to do it w/out buying the special bmw tools for $75 when i can do it for $14 just fine.

[fporro]

wow, i cant believe there was a 3 page thread on how to remove a fan.

and will get longer, dont think shroud removal has been covered yet ;)

[DanGillan]

wow, i cant believe there was a 3 page thread on how to remove a fan.

[fporro]

and then what do i use to hold the pulley?

leave the alt/fan belt on and that should do it.
just did a t.belt last weekend and no drama., i tapped the 32 once with a hammer, that knocked it loose

[Rigmaster]

would this combo be better than that pedro's wrench or do you still need the pulley holder when you use the pedro's wrench.

http://www.sptool.com/quickref.htm#Audi,BMW,VW

i can get that setup for $68 so i was just wondering.

-Justin

You still need something to hold the pulley- sometimes. I've been able to get 95% of them off without anything special- just a cheapo 32mm wrench that I ground down to be thin enough to fit, and sometimes a thin long screwdriver to wedge between the pulley bolts.

But, I have had one or two that absolutely would not cooperate- they were stuck like a mofo. I finally got them loose with lots of PB Blaster and time- waited like 2 days and then got them loose.


Bret

[ptownTSI]

and then what do i use to hold the pulley?

[fporro]

go to any bicycle shop and ither buy a Pedros, Park Tools or house brand tool

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=705&subcategory_ID=4209

[ptownTSI]

hurry up i want an answer so i can order this stuff before 5pst...chop chop!

[ptownTSI]

from these guys.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sch61600.html

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sch62100.html

[ptownTSI]

would this combo be better than that pedro's wrench or do you still need the pulley holder when you use the pedro's wrench.

http://www.sptool.com/quickref.htm#Audi,BMW,VW

i can get that setup for $68 so i was just wondering.

-Justin

[arsevader]

Think about it. RHD folks.

Will

I never even thought about that lol. You are correct.

Though it unfortunately was my weak assed attempt at innuendo. ;)

[ptownTSI]

well i wasnt asking about some euro model with RHD, i along with the rest of us in the states have a lhd e30. how many possibly have rhd e30's.

[PeaveyBassist]

if you are hitting it towards the passenger side then you are tightening? i dont see how hitting it toward the passenger side could loosen it??

Think about it. RHD folks.

Will