Reply With QuoteI borrowed one (for free) from Auto Zone. Wouldn't want to do it without one. I believe it was for a Ford 5.0, but someone else can verify that. Then I purchased the thin 32mm from a bicycle shop.Originally Posted by acyre
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BMW Fan Clutch Tool
How important is the "special" fan clutch tool to the overall experience of replacing the woter pump?
If you're wondering why I'm still talking about this, it's because I'm waiting on the seal plug for the radiator to come in. ARGH!
-ashley
'92 525iA / 179k miles / Born 3.92 / ABS / No ASC / stock / North Carolina
Paper Gaskets Suck!
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I borrowed one (for free) from Auto Zone. Wouldn't want to do it without one. I believe it was for a Ford 5.0, but someone else can verify that. Then I purchased the thin 32mm from a bicycle shop.
1990 535i 5-sp., except for 16" M-Contours, cd deck, and clear corners, completely stock. 226k and running strong
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Do you mean a cone wrench???
-ashley
'92 525iA / 179k miles / Born 3.92 / ABS / No ASC / stock / North Carolina
Paper Gaskets Suck!
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My brother made me one at his work. It's amazing how often that thing needs to be removed or the job's just easier with it removed.
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
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It also fits in the tool kit in the trunk.
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
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I drew a template of the one I borrowed from Auto Zone. Just haven't got around to making the tool yet. I bet you could make one out of wood and it would work jut fine.
1990 535i 5-sp., except for 16" M-Contours, cd deck, and clear corners, completely stock. 226k and running strong
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If its 32mm wrench, its an old-school headset wrench like this one:
http://www.parktool.com/parktoolgear...&item=HCW-7OLD
4 Grand Master
Definitely alot easier with the tool.
Big, Big Time Poster
That 32mm is for the nut. The "special tool" is to hold the pulley while you loosen the nut. Remember that the nut is reverse-threaded too. Park also makes a longer version if this same wrench.
1990 535i 5-sp., except for 16" M-Contours, cd deck, and clear corners, completely stock. 226k and running strong
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