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Message: <blockquote data-quote="moots" data-source="post: 206478" data-attributes="member: 219">bro,i have an m20 engine but the method should be the same.I remove the fan on my e30 and e34 far too many times and i don't even have a 32mm open end wrench<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> .I use vice lock pliers.The trick is to give the wrench a sharp blow with a hammer...CLOCKWISE.The tension of the belt will hold the fan from spinning hence doing away with the need to have the water pump pulley 'hold' tool<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> . and when installing,no need to tighten using wrench.just run it thru till it tightens.the engine rotates clockwise and will therefore tighten the fan naturally.</blockquote>