cooling fan

1985 BMW 528E
202,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOWKO
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i have a 1985 bmw 528e. trying to change timing belt and i can't seem to get the cooling fan off. can you help?
Jan 11, 2011 at 3:44 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The 36mm nut on the fan clutch is a left hand thread and it also takes a holding tool to steady the pulley so the nut at the fan clutch can be turned.
Jan 11, 2011 at 5:37 AM
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DOWKO
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thanks i had to fabricate a holding tool. but it worked like a charm. hope to get another 200k out of this engine!
Jan 11, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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OK
Jan 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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