How to take the fan clutch off on M50?

[bigtisas]

I borrowed a 32mm wrench a friend. Facing the car, should I turn the wrench clockwise or counter clockwise? I tried both but the belt just keep moving not the 32mm bolt. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.

[DaveVoorhis]

Clockwise, i.e., opposite to the usual direction for loosening a bolt. A sharp wrap with a heavy hammer (a 5lb sledge is good) on the handle of the wrench will normally loosen it. Pushing on the wrench will just make the belt slip.

[bigtisas]

I tried hitting the wrench handle clockwise with a hammer several times. no luck. Just sprayed some WD40 to the bolt. Will try gain soon. Thanks.

[Freddie Sykes]

Try wedging a long screwdriver in the water pump belt/pulley, holding on tight, and giving the wrench a jerk with the other hand. I didn't think mine was going to come loose either but eventually it did. Also, cursing loudly, preferably in German, has the same effect as PB Blaster or WD-40.

[snopro67]

You'll probably need one of these:
http://www.bavauto.com

Part Number Description Price
115050 Tool - Fan Pulley Holder $39.95

[bigtisas]

Still can't loose that thing. Have been cursing loudly volkswagan and Heineken (the only German words I know).

[brick8]

clockwise when standing in front of the car looking into the engine bay?

[bigtisas]

Yes, I might need it. Thanks for the info.

[nizmainiac]

i always use two big pairs of water pump pliers against each other, one for the nut and one for the pulley, works every time, don't forget that it's a left hand thread

[DaveVoorhis]

clockwise when standing in front of the car looking into the engine bay?

Bigger hammer needed, and a ringing whack on the wrench handle like you really mean it.