:help :help .. my E36 the fan blad just hit my Upper Radior Hose (that runs on the upper side of the Radiator Shroud) .. One of the blade on the Fan Clutch is basically bent out of shape, so it keeps hitting the hose (the clip that holds the hose are now broken) ..

Anyone in the Socal Area have a FAN Tool i can borrow for a day just to remove this Fan Clutch.. I will pay to borrow, just need one ASAP.. need to get the car to shop and have some work done so i can take it out again.. Please PM or reply with your email .. I will pay to borrow your Fan Tool !!! I tried all other possible way to try and remove the fan clutch but its just to damn tight, and best way is only using the Fan Tool.. :help :help !! thanks..

-Steph'

use a long screw driver, insert between the pulley bolts next to the fan. it works the same, i did it like 1 month ago when i was changin out my radiator n thermostat housing and other stuff.

use a long screw driver, insert between the pulley bolts next to the fan. it works the same, i did it like 1 month ago when i was changin out my radiator n thermostat housing and other stuff.

hmm.. could u get me a pic of exactly where ?? I have tried jamming a screwdriver between the waterpump pulley like others have stated but still does not work, maybe im doing this wrong ??

but if anyone has the tool give me a HOLLA!! :buttrock

ill draw u a picture rite now.

you wedge the long screwdriver between the edges of the pulley bolts so that if you hold the screwdriver still, the pulley will also hold still w/ the screw driver therefor letting you use your 32mm crescent wrench to break free the fan nut w/o spinning the pulley. you might only need to wedge it between one pulley bolt if this doesnt work. for me and some other people, the screw driver worked fine. or a thin long flathead.
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I have one if you feel like comin out to the IE, also have a custome wrench to make taking the clutch off really easy.... Just let me know...

you wedge the long screwdriver between the edges of the pulley bolts so that if you hold the screwdriver still, the pulley will also hold still w/ the screw driver therefor letting you use your 32mm crescent wrench to break free the fan nut w/o spinning the pulley. you might only need to wedge it between one pulley bolt if this doesnt work. for me and some other people, the screw driver worked fine. or a thin long flathead.
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ok thanks.. i'll give that a try when the winds die down..

I have one if you feel like comin out to the IE, also have a custome wrench to make taking the clutch off really easy.... Just let me know...

sweet.. :buttrock ya i dont mind at all, what exit are you off of ?? I live in Corona.. So I shouldnt be to far away.. thanks.

I have one if you still need it.

I just went through this ordeal.

Easiest way - go to autozone and rent the ford 4.9L fan removal tool. It works perfectly. Get a rubber mallet and just bang your 32mm or 1 1/4 wrench and it'll pop off.

ok thanks.. i'll give that a try when the winds die down..



sweet.. :buttrock ya i dont mind at all, what exit are you off of ?? I live in Corona.. So I shouldnt be to far away.. thanks.


THe barton Rd Exit off the 215 or an easier way to go is just go to the 215/10 east interchange and take waterman south


let me know if ya want to come up and need help with that...

THe barton Rd Exit off the 215 or an easier way to go is just go to the 215/10 east interchange and take waterman south


let me know if ya want to come up and need help with that...

alright sweet, bro.. thanks.. I will be out in Reno/Squaw Valley this friday-wednesday.. But sometime Next Weekend Good for You ?? Basically right now the E36 in non-drivable until that damn Fan Clutch is REMOVED, or else it will tangle with the hose again.. anyhow, just let me know what would be best available day/time.. thanks.. :buttrock

I just went through this ordeal.

Easiest way - go to autozone and rent the ford 4.9L fan removal tool. It works perfectly. Get a rubber mallet and just bang your 32mm or 1 1/4 wrench and it'll pop off.

i might give that a try first then.. thanks..

Got one sitting in Pico Rivera if you need it still.

yep, good thing about autozone is that its free. leave a deposit and get it all back when you return it!

alright back in town.. i just rented the FOrd 5pc fan clutch removal tool.. those that recommended this method, could you help out by explaining what i would need to do ??i'm sure it pretty simple to figure out, but thought i'd start by getting suggestions on best way to remove the fanclutch.. thanks..

*Steph'