Replace BMW Fan Clutch, Remove Fan, BMW E36 M3

[@CarolinaCajun4870]

That is the cleanest E36 engine bay I have ever seen.

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

@aLex0kain Three suggestions come to mind: 1) Rubber mallet to the wrench might help get the fan off. 2) Pay attention to the route of the belt, making a sketch for when you install the new one. 3) We have some other related videos that might be helpful for your project. Thanks again for contacting us, and best of luck on your project. (OH - wear safety glasses when under the car, and follow all other safety precautions on your owner's manual or service manual.)

[@henrylavigne7081]

I remove the upper radiator hose to gain better access, then use a large adjustable wrench on the fan nut and a 10 mm box-end wrench to hold one of the pulley nuts in place. Easy peasy. Having the radiator hose off also helps with putting the fan back on.

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

Try using a big screwdriver between one of the bolts and the input shaft on the water pump. As long as the fan is not overly tight it should come off relatively easily. I've used this method on our 635 CSi race car without a problem. Basically, all the tool does is keeps the water pump from turning with the fan.

[@AliAuto101]

Thank you so much without this video I couldn't do anything on my car

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

Yes, the E36 & E46 are similar in this area.

[@riaanjansen278]

Any advice with starting problems on a BMW E36.There is fuel and spark but does not start up?

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

If the water pump is turning with the drive belts and your water temperature is high enough to trigger the fan to work but it is still free-wheeling, it could very well be the fan clutch. Keep in mind that the purpose of the clutch is to allow the fan to free-wheel until coolant is hot enough to require use of the fan to assist air flow through the radiator.

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

If you’re referring to the removal of the fan as shown in this M3, it would be the same. Facing the front of the car the nut gets turned to the right. It’s a left-handed thread, so it turns the opposite direction from most other things you work on. We hope that helps you. Good luck on your project, and thanks for watching!

[@MRXCHRISS]

great video. would you recommend anti seize on the fan clutch nut before installation? if so , what kind?

[@devonyoung9985]

Royal video thanks

[@aLex0kain]

@AutoWerksofAmerica Ya i tried to remove, but i guess i cant do without that special tool, i ordered now, and waiting for it come. Ima going to replace serpentine belt on my 1994 325i bmw and put new pulleys, any suggestion before my 1st attempt? thnx for the reply.

[@gregoryfreeman9073]

Nice E36 M3

[@bluewker]

How likely am I to get this fan out without the fan tool this weekend? I am going to take a rubber mallet to my 32mm wrench. I can't find a tool for this job (and I need it done ASAP! Princess Auto and NAPA don't have the fan tool for me and I don't have time to wait for eBay).

[@heisenbergB58]

Where can i get that spanner tool? i tried ebay, autozone, oreilly's, i have a job to change a thermostat in one of these bmws and i need to pull the fan out

[@noquarterdesign]

Would a non-m e46 with a SMG require this same process? I can't seem to find verification online. Thanks for the great video!

[@spenceronni7]

That hose that you were talking about at 1:55. What does the other end connect to?

[@henar86]

Please be so kind to tell me if the bmw 540i 1997, left out loose or right? I need to change the plastic propeller only. From already thank you very much!

[@ARKAN489]

My friend saw the video without switching Alklj BMW تقويه كلج مروحه + قاعده دبل

[@mannyzuni5521]

I have a question, I bought a 2003 bmw 325i.whit overheating problems. i change everything in the system. the car is warming up, accidentally put my fingers to the fan and stopped.

[@briseno508]

What is the tool called not the wrench but the other black one that holds the pulley

[@thill9k]

You're freaking awesome! Thank you!

[@markomoskalj]

hi...can you make a video how to remove climate fan? tnx..

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

@aLex0kain Thanks for asking. Have you made an attempt? Can you tell me what particular part you don't understand? I'd be happy to provide additional guidance.

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

Congratulations!

[@trk_26]

This is really helpfull:D Thank you.

[@AutoWerksofAmerica]

Try Amazon.com. or Sears.com. I found it on both by searching for "BMW Fan SpannerTool"

[@OGZERO]

How do I know whether or not it's the clutch or the water pump

[@2hrsToChooseThis]

If the clutch is bad then the fan will spin freely without resistance. If your pump is bad then you will either have a leak, or no coolant flow, causing overheating. Usually the bearing goes bad and you can hear a rattle or you can move the water pump pulley by pressing on it towards and away from the engine.

[@mannyzuni5521]

change all cooling sistem. and you save money,, easy to do it a home,.

[@aLex0kain]

i still dont get how to remove fan

[@dernvader6876]

Why isn't the camera where you can see where you put the tools? Lame.

[@dharrell2000]

Special tool bullshit I wish they would post something with regular tools

[@mannyzuni5521]

if the car under 2003,,

[@gregoryfreeman9073]

just do a fan delete 👍😌

[@mannyzuni5521]

auto parts 15 bucks,, and 1 hammer, very careful ,loose to the right easy,