Removal of visco rad fan

mikescuba · Aug 12, 2011

Removal of Visco red fan. I have the special spanner and I know its the opposite thread but I still can't shift it. Is there some secret way to get it off without getting a hernia.

jamesmartin · Aug 12, 2011

shock it undone with large hammer on spanner

Pikey · Aug 12, 2011

what motor? td5 is right hand thread IIRC

mikescuba · Aug 13, 2011

1990, 200tdi. 110

Rean · Aug 13, 2011

BEAT IT WITH A HAMMER works for us

waldershelf · Aug 13, 2011

Rean said:
BEAT IT WITH A HAMMER works for us

Wot he said

it will come off, as long as you hit it in the right direction

Litch · Aug 13, 2011

If it is stuck then providing constant pressure will just turn the belt whereas a shock will have more chance of releasing the thread.
When you put it back on use a small amount of copperslip on the thread and make it a habit to release the fan once a year to prevent it happening again.

Karlos28 · Aug 13, 2011

Couldn't get mine off by hand, swift knock with a tapping stick and it flew off.

mikescuba · Aug 13, 2011

Thanks guys, looks like I just need a bigger hammer.
Once it's off I can then install the Kenlowe fan I have purchased.

mikescuba · Aug 16, 2011

Thanks again guys. It came off after a good belt with a large hammer.
I have attached the Kenlowe fan, just have to get it wired up.
I have noticed the engine warms up much quicker and the engine seems a little more revey and a little quieter. I just hope the heaters will be a bit more efficient now in the winter time.

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