TD5 Fan (again)

diver · Jan 3, 2011

Having been advised that I was trying to get the fan off the wrong way, (I thought it was left hand thread like a 300) I still can't get the thing off.
Anybody got any tips.

sible88 · Jan 3, 2011

I would never normally say this but give it a wack with a hammer on the spanner to act as a impact gun

Nigel-S · Jan 3, 2011

If you dont mind me asking, why do you need to take it off?

T1G UP · Jan 3, 2011

the td5 fan come undone the normal way NOT the 300 way.

diver · Jan 3, 2011

Yes, I've tried wacking it and it still won't move. You can't really lock the pulley up so you just depend on belt friction.
I want to get it off as I need to change the tensioner and its a sod to get at with the fan on. Its difficult enough trying to change the belt.

T1G UP · Jan 3, 2011

i got some special spanners for mine :crazy_driver:

if you can't buy or brow any give it a sharp whack, the right way with a big hammer and a cold chisel

diver · Jan 3, 2011

Yep, got the right spanner. Try a bit of heat on the nut next then the chisel I think.

foss · Jan 3, 2011

You can get special tools off eBay...worth the money.
Or try an air chisel.

sible88 · Jan 3, 2011

Put it in gear and use the gearbox as a locking device?

T1G UP · Jan 3, 2011

diver said:
Yep, got the right spanner. Try a bit of heat on the nut next then the chisel I think.

there are special spanners

DIFFLOCK - TD5 & V8 Viscous Fan Wrench Set

i have these and they fan comes off very easily.

other than that you need to whack them as i have said, you ain't whacking it hard enough

sible88 · Jan 3, 2011

Wack it like you would a rapist on your wife!

Headtester · Jan 3, 2011

I managed to wedge a big screw driver against two of the pulley bolts, it gave enough resistance to hold it enough for the main bolt to undo - mind you I hadn't been trying to undo it the wrong way first so you may need to invest in a proper tool to hold the pulley.

diver · Jan 3, 2011

That Difflock locking tool has given me some ideas. Should have something at work I can adapt. Once you can lock that pulley up securely it'll come off. Tried the screwdriver but couldn't get it secure enough.
Thanks guys.

airhook · Jan 3, 2011

I have been assured the TD5 is R/H thread. I can't remember, I took mine off 3 yrs ago to fit a Kenlowe.
I used a cold chisel to whack one of the flats on that bl**dy great nut

M6SJG · Jan 4, 2011

I bought this item from Ebay - cost £30 but really works a treat!
LANDROVER SPECIAL TOOL VISCOUS FAN SPANNERS on eBay (end time 23-Jan-11 21:16:29 GMT)

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 4, 2011

its a bugger when other peeps sell it cheaper tho - int it - £12.99 Halfords | Laser Fan Spanner 32/36mm

wickford90 · Jan 4, 2011

The Mad Hat Man said:
its a bugger when other peeps sell it cheaper tho - int it - £12.99 Halfords | Laser Fan Spanner 32/36mm

Halfords is for spanner only, the other also has a tool to stop it turning.

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 4, 2011

is that worth another £17? - buy two spanner and drill a couple of holes in one?

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