Thread: 300Tdi Viscous Fan Removal & Hub Nut Socket

All my questions were answered but now I have another one.

The part ERR2266 is for the viscous unit for a 300tdi (maybe for others, I'm not sure) and mine is not a V-Belt. It's a multigroove serpentine belt. Maybe I've got the name's of belts wrong, but I thought the V-Belts are the old style where they usually have 2 of them.

Originally posted by Pavo
I'm in Sydney - Revesby.

I have also seen a 32mm spanner made by ABW for about $35 I think. They say it's for the viscous fan on many Fords.

I would guess it would be fine for a 300tdi also.

I don't have a big problem paying for them as they do last forever, but would like to know my options before I do!

Peter

I bought mine from Repco, price sounds about right. They are offset, (the handle is out of line with the spanner end when looking at it side on).
It is a standard viscous fan spanner. Nothing special, but you need it.

Trev.

It's definately a left hand thread on the 300 Tdi poly V belt, as I did mine up yesterday

As those above have said, just give your 32 mm fan spanner a whack with a hammer, it will come off fine.The reason for the LHT is so that it tends to tighten when running, so it can't come loose.

I have to say oops here and sorry to Ron here.
I assumed that the ERR2266 was from a V belt car because it has the same thread as a 3.9. Graeme Cooper gave me one with a fan to try, as it was faulty on a 300Tdi , causing overheating but had no apparent problem.
So maybe the poly belt also is LH thread, I dunno, but it sure fits my 3.9 v belt no probs.
regards Philip A

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>The reason for the LHT is so that it tends to tighten when running, so it can't come loose.[/b][/quote]

It's a pity LR didn't apply the same logic to the pulley bolt on a 200tdi. Maybe then you wouldn't have to do it up to 330nm with loctite (and still have it come undone in operation, buggering things up). :roll:

For the 32mm fan spanner, I just bought an el cheapo 32mm open ender and heated it up with the oxy to bend a dog leg in it. Works a treat. :wink:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>It's a pity LR didn't apply the same logic to the pulley bolt on a 200tdi. Maybe then you wouldn't have to do it up to 330nm with loctite (and still have it come undone in operation, buggering things up)[/b][/quote]

I destroyed my 18" 'Snap On' (Snap Off ??) breaker bar yesterday doing up the bloody crank bolt. 60lb/ft + 90* was juuuust a touch too much for the 1/2" square drive.
The failure was interesting for anyone thats into that sort of thing
It started as a stress raiser at the drilling for the ball and spring that retains the socket or extension bar, then propogated out from there in a lovely radial twist, just like an axle shearing (which is what it is, I 'spose)
The clevis, much to my surprise, is fine, with just the square drive failing.

I wonder if Snap On will warranty it ??

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>The failure was interesting for anyone thats into that sort of thing
It started as a stress raiser at the drilling for the ball and spring that retains the socket or extension bar, then propogated out from there in a lovely radial twist, just like an axle shearing (which is what it is, I 'spose)
The clevis, much to my surprise, is fine, with just the square drive failing. [/b][/quote]

:roll:
I know I've said it before, but Rick maaate...you gotta get out more.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I know I've said it before, but Rick maaate...you gotta get out more. Razz[/b][/quote]
may be, ops:
but do you reckon swinging off the breaker bar with a 5' length of water pipe will void warranty ?? :? :wink: