32mm wrench for fan clutch

[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]

and then what do i use to hold the pulley?

[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

[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

[DanGillan]

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

[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 ;)

[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.

[Schniddy]

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

[Schniddy]

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

ehhhh?

[MikeE30325i]

ehhhh?

take the bolt off of the alternator that allows it to swing towards the engine. this removes tension on the belt and allows the belt to be removed. the alternator mightbe stuck though, so it will take some force.

[Schniddy]

take the bolt off of the alternator that allows it to swing towards the engine. this removes tension on the belt and allows the belt to be removed. the alternator mightbe stuck though, so it will take some force.

I dont have a belt on right now, the old one snapped off while driving, but if i was removing one... wouldn't it be stuck on the very top pulley where the fan clutch is connected? I'm trying to figure out if the fan needs to be removed for a pulley to be slipped on

I'm having troubles with the other belts too.. I'll make a new tread.

[Schniddy]

well I'm up to the fan clutch part finally.. this striking down and across really isn't doing much when the bolt spins....

[Schniddy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-GM-Fan-Clutch-Wrench-Water-Pump-Hub-Holder-Tool_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35625QQihZ015QQitemZ250115632390QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

That looks a little superior to this one

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

I'll try calling around tomorrow if i can find one local.

[Schniddy]

Just called BMW, guy seemed confused and said I needed a pulley tensioner.. is that what its called?

[KenC]

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.

Buy the BMW tool. It fits on the end of an impact gun. It will remove a fan clutch in about 30 seconds with little to no effort.