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  1. 07-10-2003, 07:11 AM #1
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    Fan Removal Tool

    Where can I get "Fan Removal Tool" like the one used in understeer.com?
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  2. 07-10-2003, 11:57 AM #2
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    a bike shop will sell you a thin 32mm wrench that will do the job.. i have a husky tools big ass 32mm wrench and a thinner harbor freight 32mm wrench that I use.
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    www.bavauto.com has them.
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    Originally posted by heffergm
    www.bavauto.com has them.

    woah... that's expensive..
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    I bought a large adjustable wrench from Sears ($18) ....works just great.
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    An adjustable wrench and a hammer spun mine right off... Worth a try before you spend that kind of cash!
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    Hey buddy, are you lending out my tool?

    J/K... WHATTUP RICH?!

    Originally posted by RRdawho?
    Where in norcal or you located novu?
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  10. 07-10-2003, 03:39 PM #10
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    Originally posted by mikeinsanmarcos
    An adjustable wrench and a hammer spun mine right off... Worth a try before you spend that kind of cash!
    This arrangement has worked for me on both of my cars..
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  11. 07-10-2003, 04:01 PM #11
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    so you just hammering the wrench to spin it off?
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  12. 07-10-2003, 04:05 PM #12
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    I use just a plain craftsman 32mm wrench I got at Sears. Works great. That and a screw driver will take it off in no time.
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    Originally posted by novulari
    so you just hammering the wrench to spin it off?
    Leave the belts on, put the wrench on the nut, adjust it down snug, give the handle a few sharp blows (remember, its a reverse thread), spin fan until free.

    Some members have had real issues with this but I think they live in areas where rust & corrosion might be more of a problem..

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  14. 07-10-2003, 07:22 PM #14
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    I live in bay area, and my car is also in bay area 90% of the time, so most likely I won't get any corrosion and rust right?
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    Originally posted by M3formeM3foryou
    Hey buddy, are you lending out my tool?

    J/K... WHATTUP RICH?!
    HAHA, No im not lending it out, I'm putting it to good use though (aka I use it personally on other ppl's cars) When do you need it back? Im kinda in a dilemma right now as my car is dead...cooling system failure that I can't quite figure out where exactly my coolant is leaking from. What have you been up to?
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  17. 07-10-2003, 11:02 PM #17
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    thanks... you all have been very helpful
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  18. 07-11-2003, 01:01 AM #18
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    Isn't this a 1.25 inch wrench?
    If so I bought a cheap set for like $12 or so @ Harbor Freight. I've only used the SAE set once.
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  20. 07-11-2003, 08:01 AM #20
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    woah.. bimmer95, you spent so much for 32mm wrench... I bought it only for $12, now I'm looking for the fan removal tool and I don't want to pay too much just for simple tool
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