E36 m50/m52 fan removal without special tool

[Steve320]

hello everyone,
does anyone know how to remove the fan without using the specialised removal tool(Water pump) , any help will be greatly appreciated
regards
steve320

[Gar]

I used a flat head put it between the two small bolt heads on the pump to start it turning, 32mm spanner and a hammer its a left thread so opposite way to open

All presuming the viscous fan is the same on m52 as m54

[Steve320]

I used a flat head put it between the two small bolt heads on the pump to start it turning, 32mm spanner and a hammer its a left thread so opposite way to open

All presuming the viscous fan is the same on m52 as m54

great idea will try it at first light thanks

[hamish262001]

Always used 32mm spanner and large flathead screwdriver have only cracked one plastic pulley this way

[Gar]

Sorry just in my post above i wrote start its meant to be stop

[The Scout]

I bought the tool on eBay for around €30 delivered. Excellent quality. Makes life very handy. But then I do have 3 cars that require it to change the water pump. M44, M50, M52.

I have to change the gasket on the timing chain cover on one of my M43's so I'll be on the lookout for the special tool that allows me to loosen the crank pulley.

I believe there's a way of doing it with a trolley jack and leverage but I'd rather get the tool as I'll probably have to do it to the other M43 during some part of it's life!!

[rebel.ranter]

Hi Steve, I have the two special tools for this job. Give me a PM & you can borrow them.

[mac7]

If it's the same setup as a m54 I use a long 32mm spanner an a big hammer works a treat every time