i need to remove the viscous fan and chain casing, but i dont know how to remove the fan nor the torque settings. any help?
do i just by the tool? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150816885065? ... 1423.l2649 and the nut is anti clickwise?
where do i get a service manual that is not bentley, is there no such thing
How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
- Southernboy
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Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
The viscous fan is a reverse thread...ie. Undo it as if you were thightening a regular bolt.
- Southernboy
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Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
Try this online manual:- http://tis.spagetticoder.org
Click on E36, then scroll down and click on Z3.......
Click on E36, then scroll down and click on Z3.......
Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
Or just follow the very good article in out very own KB: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=11221
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
thanks for the link, but it doesnt workSouthernboy wrote:Try this online manual:- http://tis.spagetticoder.org
Click on E36, then scroll down and click on Z3.......
thanks. i did search but my skills are a massive fail. again thank youRobert T wrote:Or just follow the very good article in out very own KB: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=11221
Cheers R.
Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
It does if you can actually spell spaghetti.Monkey wrote:thanks for the link, but it doesnt workSouthernboy wrote:Try this online manual:- http://tis.spagetticoder.org
Click on E36, then scroll down and click on Z3.......
Try: http://tis.spaghetticoder.org
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
I removed my viscous fan recently. I made a tool to go over one of the bolts on the fan pulley and rest against another then use the 32mm spanner to undo the coupling. Reverse thread so undo as if you were doing up a bolt. Once the coupling is undone you have to remove the two plastic rivets at the top of the fan shroud and the lift the fan shroud and fan out as one.
When refitting reverse of above and just gently tighten the coupling onto the shaft. The engine rotation pulls it tight and won't come undone.
Brian
When refitting reverse of above and just gently tighten the coupling onto the shaft. The engine rotation pulls it tight and won't come undone.
Brian
Brian
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2000 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
2016 F31 335d
2015 F21 118i
3.0I Topaz Blue
2000 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
2016 F31 335d
2015 F21 118i
Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
I managed to get my fan off without the special tool, I used a long 32mm spanner and gave it a couple sharp hits with a rubber mallet and it loosened off no problem. I did replace the serpentine belt afterwards though.
I am not sure that this is a 'recommended' method though, I was getting desperate at the time!
I am not sure that this is a 'recommended' method though, I was getting desperate at the time!
1997 Z3 2.8 in Montreal Blue, only 130k on the clock!
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OEM Roll Hoops
M50B25 Inlet manifold
BMC CDA Induction kit
Beige roof
Re: How to remove Viscous fan and Torque settings?
I have removed mine that way, a sharp impact in the right direction is fine.