Reply With QuoteLucky it didn't fall backwards into the serpentine belt on the way home.I would have words with the mechanic.(nicely of course
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Master
SupporterI took my Disco in for a service, a quick repair and inspection today and left the mechanics later in the afternoon with my wallet about $1500 lighter.
When I got home I told the missus that I would be checking the car over after dinner just to make sure nothing had been forgotten or missed.
She said "When you're spending $1500 at the mechanics you shouldn't need to be checking anything."
"That is quite true" I replied "But I'm going to check it anyway."
Lucky I did really as I found this:
At least I know the serpentine belt was replaced but I think I'll be buying a spanner big enough to reattach the fan myself tomorrow and giving the mechanics a call on Monday...
2012 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE
2003 Discovery 2 TD5
2003 Defender Xtreme
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Master
Lucky it didn't fall backwards into the serpentine belt on the way home.
Warren
Currently Landroverless - Still interested
Formerly: 2003 D2a Update TD5 Auto. Platinum edition. ARB Bar, 36" LED light bar, cargo barrier, dual batteries.
Swaggie
SubscriberThat was lucky (well - unlucky to discover that, but lucky you found it).
Hope your mechanic is suitably repentant on Monday.
Admin
you shouldn't need a spanner to put it on.....just wind it on till its relativity tight and start the engine it tightens it's self (or at least thats how we have always done mine and never had any issues)....the fact its off says to me that it just wasn't put on not that its fallen off or anything.
what did you have done for the $1500 ???
Our Land Rover does not leak oil! it just marks its territory.......
Wizard
If you haven't found it out already, it's a LH thread. And if it's a 32mm viscous hub nut, you can get a cranked spanner for the Ford versions of the fan hub that works well. I've encountered Disco v8's with a 36mm nut. Don't know if there is a cranked spanner for that.
ForumSage
Subscriberluckily, as with most things land rover,Originally Posted by langy
it isn't the same as the ford one, so is a different size.
how do i know that, well my ford spanner don't fit mine.
Safe Travels
harry
RoverLord
thats how I do it and I'll back that. IF it had spun off it would have chunked the shroud and the radiator on the way.
there is and if you cant find one some judicious use of MR Vice and MR hammer with a block of hardwood can crank any flat spanner. In some casses where cousin flat spanner is a strong specamin a visit from Uncle blow torch may be in order.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
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If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
Master
$1500 for a service where did u take it to A LANDROVER DEALERSHIP
RoverLord
a landrover dealership that does non purchased vehicle servicing?
dont think theres any such beast.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
ForumSage
Subscriber[QUOTE=dullbird;1095091]you shouldn't need a spanner to put it on.....just wind it on till its relativity tight and start the engine it tightens it's self (or at least thats how we have always done mine and never had any issues)....the fact its off says to me that it just wasn't put on not that its fallen off or anything. QUOTE]
This is correct. In 1988 I worked in a Ford dealership. The current model Ford was the XF which had the viscous fan. I probably removed one a week for 12 months. I never once tightened with a spanner.
The only thing I did different to above is that I only put the fan on by a couple of threads. I then start the engine and if the engine starts instantly it winds the fan on and will nip it tight.
I never ever had one come back.
Dave.
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