32mm Clutch Fan Tool - Can I borrow it?

[marshallnoise]

Does anyone in North County have a 32mm Clutch Fan Removal Tool I can borrow? I just need to get my clutch fan off cause I am going e-fan.

Thanks!

Paul

[Dj Buttchug]

i do but im not in north county

[wilholl]

Does anyone in North County have a 32mm Clutch Fan Removal Tool I can borrow? I just need to get my clutch fan off cause I am going e-fan.

Thanks!

Paul

A long punch, bar or screwdriver and a hammer will usually loosen the nut.
Just place the driver on the point of the hex and wack it with the hammer.
It should loosen in 1 or a couple of hits

[kronus]

use the tool kit pliers

[marshallnoise]

DJ, where you at?

Wilholl, that's a great idea but I don't want to ruin the water pump bearings. Last resort.

Kronus, I will look and see if I have those pliers in the kit.

Thanks fellas!

[Chilezen]

I'm up in LA, and I'm glad I purchased one, because I've had several instances when I needed to remove the fan. I'd say it's worth the price if you can find it at your local hardware store.

Definitely don't attack it with a punch & hammer.

When removing it, I just hold onto the belt to keep the pulley from turning. Results may vary.

[marshallnoise]

Roger that Chilezen. I will check and see if Horror Freight has one.

[marshallnoise]

I just checked out Home Depot and they have one available there for $14 bucks and I can buy it tonight. I was mainly looking at expediency as opposed to price. Vatozone didn't have one so I figured the hardware stores wouldn't have one.

Thanks for the suggestions folks!

[wilholl]

DJ, where you at?

Wilholl, that's a great idea but I don't want to ruin the water pump bearings. Last resort.

you don't have to smash it with a lot of force. More like a couple of firm sharp taps at the tip of the hex on the fan nut. It comes right off easier than you can believe. I have been doing it this way for years (old school method)
BTW, I do have the removal wrench and holder and use them regularly, now.
But in a pinch, the other way works

[marshallnoise]

you don't have to smash it with a lot of force. More like a couple of firm sharp taps at the tip of the hex on the fan nut. It comes right off easier than you can believe. I have been doing it this way for years (old school method)
BTW, I do have the removal wrench and holder and use them regularly, now.
But in a pinch, the other way works

Its funny you mentioned that method. The nut looks to have been beaten in a very similar method. To the point I couldn't get the nut off the water pump at all with the new wrench I just bought.

[ButtJuice]

Adjustable pliers work well, I promise.

[noypi2]

I just checked out Home Depot and they have one available there for $14 bucks and I can buy it tonight. I was mainly looking at expediency as opposed to price. Vatozone didn't have one so I figured the hardware stores wouldn't have one.

Thanks for the suggestions folks!

Paul, the Home Depot 32mm open wrench is thicker....but might work. By the way, the clutch fan you gave me won't work. The fan blade are facing opposite with the one I have.

[marshallnoise]

That's a bummer! Sorry about that! At least it was freeish.