viscous fan nut size please . . .

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Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:57 pm

got a thread up in tech help i know, but after the nut size asap please!
the one behind the viscous fan, think its 22mm but just want confirmation before i head out and bloody buy one the wrong size!
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Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:58 pm

open ended 32mm spanner mate 8)
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Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:59 pm

32mm and you need a thin spanner to get to it.

It is a reverse thread, so clockwise to undo

The spanner can be purchased from Halfords and the like for about £8 IIRC
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Sat Nov 13, 2010 2:00 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:32mm and you need a thin spanner to get to it.

It is a reverse thread, so clockwise to undo

The spanner can be purchased from Halfords and the like for about £8 IIRC
Draper supply one as well,long enough and tough enough to use in conjunction with a birmingham spanner winkeye
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Sat Nov 13, 2010 2:01 pm

32!!! bloody hell, glad i asked now! thanks guys! off we go!
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Sat Nov 13, 2010 2:04 pm

:thumb: Just ask for a 32mm open ended viscous spanner yeah
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