Fan clutch nut size

[TWKenny (formerly Ted)]

Doing th ewater pump on my 95 530 tonight (hopefully). Anyone know what size that big nut is to get the fan off? Might have to borrow a wrench from work!
Thanks!

[iainand]

Doing th ewater pump on my 95 530 tonight (hopefully). Anyone know what size that big nut is to get the fan off? Might have to borrow a wrench from work!
Thanks!
mine was 32mm, think all are this size.
i had to buy a special spanner for the job, 32mm, slim to fit between block and fan blades.

[NoSpeedLimits]

Recently did mine...a 1 1/4" cheap, run of the mill, normal, made in china, box wrench worked great. No need for Craftsman. Find one at the local flea market.

FYI. 32mm is just a hair wider than 1 1/4".

[Mike H]

If you want a cheap (inexpensive, but good quality) thin 32mm wrench, head down to your local bike shop. Ask for a Park Headset/Lockring Tool (HCW-12). Should be about $15 bucks or so.
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/400/70_1517.jpg

[winfred]

it's reverse thread, from the top pull the wrench to the left, driver side in the us

[dave b]

Dont be scared to smack the crap out of it until it comes loose.

But doesn't it turn towards the passenger side here in the US?

[winfred]

driver, i can't get through a week without doing at least one, sometimes a half dozen or more

[mjhanna]

Another wrench option, is to buy a regular thickness wrench, and slim it down on a grinder. I think I've got about $9 in mine!