kooky_guy · Dec 31, 2011

Hi Guys,

Can someone confirm what size viscous spanner I need to remove it on a 4.6? Think its 32mm, but I got that from ebay so just want to check....

elsie · Dec 31, 2011

yep , thinking you're right . deffo fit's my classic and sure there all the same size . Ask wammers' , font of knowledge he is .

West Slope Rover · Dec 31, 2011

I don't know what size mine is because I use a big adjustable spanner to get mine off.

wammers · Dec 31, 2011

36mm might fit better. You can get tools with 36 one end and 32 the other. That will cover most vehicles.

kieronf · Dec 31, 2011

I thought it was 36mm - I honestly can't remember, but this link will tell you -

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG1x6JZJ1cE]Range Rover - How To Replace Water Pump P1 - YouTube[/ame]

kooky_guy · Dec 31, 2011

Wow, thanks kieronf, what a useful vid.

So 36mm. I've only seen the spanners. Anyone know where I can find the 2 part tool?

kooky_guy · Dec 31, 2011

Ah, according to a post from Irishrover, a few sharp taps will shift it so no need for a holding tool. Hmm. Bet mine won't be that easy.

kieronf · Dec 31, 2011

DIFFLOCK - TD5 & V8 Viscous Fan Wrench Set

kooky_guy · Dec 31, 2011

kieronf said:
DIFFLOCK - TD5 & V8 Viscous Fan Wrench Set

Found that, but it's hideously expensive. This thing is/has already bleeding me dry.

jt_armstrong · Dec 31, 2011

When I first took my vicous fan off I tried for ages with the spanner and sharp crack method. Never worked. Fan kept slipping in the belt no matter what i jammed in there. I eventually got the largest (longest) cold chisel I had and one good chap with a hammer did the trick. Same in reverse for tightening it back up.

Dopey · Dec 31, 2011

Viscous Fan Hub Tool 32 & 36mm - 4x4 Store

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-52...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2c51550049

£5.65

seanmull · Dec 31, 2011

i never had a problem removing a viscus a long spanner and a hammer never failed me . i dont know about the petrol but oon the diesel its a reverse thread

marmitemania · Jan 1, 2012

As already stated a long (and sharp) cold chisel will always undo a viscous fan, i have never been beat by one yet and i used to look after a fleet of old shape Trannies and you had to take the fan off to do the timming belts, must have done hundreds.

marmitemania · Jan 1, 2012

Just to add to my above post with this method you dont need to hold the fan, just make sure you give a very hard and sharp strike, the chisel will maul the nut a bit but i promise you wont break anything.

wammers · Jan 1, 2012

Spanner on, sharp tap always works. Sharp tap with a small hammer is best. Cold chisel works, but a butchers tool.

West Slope Rover · Jan 1, 2012

I might add that it is best to whack the fan BEFORE you remove the belt. Don't ask how I know that this important.

elsie · Jan 1, 2012

:doh::doh:I stand corrected 36 , not 32 .

kieronf · Jan 1, 2012

I've never tried it, but a guy from a LR dealership told me that if you attach a spanner/socket to the belt tensioner, up the tension and whack the coupling nut - it works....

For what its worth, can't see it myself as the viscous coupling isn't held firm by belt tension

Pikey · Jan 1, 2012

and don't forget the thread is usuallly left handed?? so don't be tightening it up when ya thionk ya loosening it...

wammers · Jan 1, 2012

redhand said:
and don't forget the thread is usuallly left handed?? so don't be tightening it up when ya thionk ya loosening it...

Coupling ALWAYS unfastens in the direction the fan turns.

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