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Old 01-18-2014, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWX5CHI View Post
You may have to buy the fan clutch tools (Only $27.49 + Free Shipping) to remove the fan as mines was pretty stuck. After a bunch of cursing and 2 pipes to get more leverage on the fan tool and wrench, it took me about 30 min to remove with the tools. Others have had luck and took the fan off quickly so I guess it depends how ''stuck'' it is. Here's the link if you decided your going to use the tools - BMW Fan Clutch Nut Wrench and Water Pump Holder Tool Kit EB0033 | eBay

Good Luck.
I brought my tools, both the wrench and holder at the local weekend flea market for $15.00. The guy had several of these tools. Used it several time with never any problem with removing the fan clutch. I think that someone must have cross threaded the fan clutch the last time it was removed
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