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  1. 18th January 2007, 11:08 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by jasper110 View Post
    i'm trying to remove the viscous fan on my 1985 v8 (110). i have the correct 32mm fan spanner and have a rod in the hole provided in the hub pulley to stop it rotating.i am trying to turn it colckwise (looking from front of engine) but it won't budge! any tips?
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    Should be Left hand thread, turn anti-clocwise as if tightening, I've never done one on your type car but usually you can make up out of a bit of scrap metal about 5-6mm thick a "C" spanner that fits over the bolt heads on the fan pulley, Regards Frank.
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  2. 18th January 2007, 11:11 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by jasper110 View Post
    it's off. rod and spanner at 90 degrees to each other like a V, stand on bumper and push down on both at same time with body weight. no probs.

    that reminds me, i must go on a diet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Was it left Hand thread, C spanner will stop any damage to hole in cast pulley, Regards Frank.
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  3. 18th January 2007, 11:46 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tank View Post
    Was it left Hand thread, Regards Frank.
    yes, it was L/H thread. facing engine turn CLOCKWISE to LOOSEN.
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