in my older bmw, i need to remove the mechanical fan to do a thermostat replacement..

I did what I was supposed to do....get a wrench on it, and smack it with a hammer to the right since it has left hand threads....this doesnt work as the waterpump puller (what the fan nut goes onto) spins/slips regardless of the serp belt

then i used a big screw driver between 2 bolts on the waterpump pulley to prevent the pulley from spinning while I again try to loosen the fan....this doesnt work either

can anyone help?...will pay

 

I will come help you this morning. call me when you up.

 

did you get it or do you still need help?

 

get an air hammer with a long chisel tip and put it right on the edge of the nut and and bam that fucker will spin right off( has worked for me many many times at work)

 

such a n00b Nik.

 

yea well not everyone has access to shop supplies and tools....

 

wow, we just jammed a long pry bar in there, took us all of 30 seconds.

god, i'm glad we didn't waste our time using a air chisel. lol

 

who be yee

 

thanks 98 formulals1

(relatively) proper tools make things so much easier!

 

it's a good thing i bought the factory tool and charged you twice as much just to use it!