P38A Viscous Coupling Fan removal tool

Does anyone know where I can get the special tool to remove the VCF please?
My usual mechanic can't replace pump for a week and I need to get it done ASAP, so DIY time!
Cheers,
Mike

This is what ya need.

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...i906iB96X2AhWITcAKHcTaBiIQ9aACegQIARB1&adurl=

Henry_b said:

This is what ya need.

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...i906iB96X2AhWITcAKHcTaBiIQ9aACegQIARB1&adurl=

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Cheers, Henry.
That's ONE of the tools...the other locks over two of the nuts on the pulley...
Many thanks,
Mike.

Never needed to use any other tool apart from the spanner.

Put the spanner on the nut and give it a swift clout with a hammer

Henry_b said:

Never needed to use any other tool apart from the spanner.

Put the spanner on the nut and give it a swift clout with a hammer

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SWEET! I'll get it ordered NOW!
Cheers, Henry!

I think its lefty tighty tho

oakey said:

I think its lefty tighty tho

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Standing at the front on the motor, you smack it to the left

Henry_b said:

Standing at the front on the motor, you smack it to the left

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I watched a YouTube video by the guy that developed the RSW tools in the States. He said hit it in direction of fan when in motion .

Jon Dor said:

I watched a YouTube video by the guy that developed the RSW tools in the States. He said hit it in direction of fan when in motion .

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Correct.

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I use mole grips on mine and a long screwdriver on the bolt head to stop the pump turning. Dead easy
Undo the normal way

kermit_rr said:

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I use mole grips on mine and a long screwdriver on the bolt head to stop the pump turning. Dead easy
Undo the normal way

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For the petrol yes 38mm spanner 32 mm for the diesel and a lump hammer is all I've ever needed.

Henry_b said:

This is what ya need.

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...i906iB96X2AhWITcAKHcTaBiIQ9aACegQIARB1&adurl=

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Sorry Henry, but that bit of pressed tin pretending to be a spanner is useless.

Henry_b said:

Never needed to use any other tool apart from the spanner.

Put the spanner on the nut and give it a swift clout with a hammer

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I have. I had a hell of a job the first time I took mine off. After that some copraslip and just nipping it up worked nicely.

Diesel is reverse thread. Petrol is normal.

Hi Mike I have a piece of flat bar about 12" long 1" wide and about 3/8 thick When I've come across a stubbon one a belt with lump hammer with bar on nut and bang , always worked for me. Shock loosens it then use the spanner. As said coppaslip and just nip up when refitting

Hi,

So I think I'm about to attempt this to replace the coolant hoses, thermostat and water pump on a '97 Gems 4.6.
Will go and consult RAVE but the wee tricksy nut holder that RSW Chap used in his vid looked pretty handy, Does anyone have a source (or know the right size) for one of these ? -or is it really a waste of money and I just need the 36mm Spanner from Halfords ?

and again, for the specially confused, its petrol, so standing facing the windscreen I should turn it to my Right ? (effectively anti-clockwise / normal for the bolt)

Thanks again !

Bob

There's 2 nut sizes for the viscous to water pump. I use mole grips no problem (and a screwdriver to stop the pump turning)

You undo the normal way

I got mine from Halfrauds. Does the job.

https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand...renches/laser-fan-spanner-32/36mm-694653.html

Turn the spanner towards the battery on a v8

These are the proper tools https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/viscou...ender-19902006-303904-laser-5730-p-37820.html

Rubberknees said:

Hi Mike I have a piece of flat bar about 12" long 1" wide and about 3/8 thick When I've come across a stubbon one a belt with lump hammer with bar on nut and bang , always worked for me. Shock loosens it then use the spanner. As said coppaslip and just nip up when refitting

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Just saw this John! Job sorted last month by local, trusted mechanic. Cheers matey!