I'm replacing my water pump on my 2002 Disco 2, and by all accounts (Forums, Atlantic British how-to videos) I should need a 36mm fan clutch wrench to remove the radiator fan. So I go out and buy the wrench only to find that it's too big. I need a 32mm instead. Why would this be? No one in town has this wrench, only special order. Does anyone know why its 32mm?

 

You can try renting one from pep boys, autozone, etc

 

I have a 2 sided wrench 32/36
I think I got it at rovers north. a couple of years ago, so I may be wrong. I also have a big wrench that works great. Got it at northern tool.
A crescent will also get back there.

 

What Dusty said: 12" adjustable wrench worked fine for me. Had to rotate the fan just so, but the wrench fits (and it's not a particularly low-profile wrench, Crescent brand, '70s or '80s vintage if I had to guess) and the fan came loose nice and easy with a tap or two on the wrench from a mallet. Have had it off several times now using the same method.

 

I got my set at O'reilly Auto Parts... loaner. Came in a kit with several different sizes. I also got the adjustable holder for the bolts. Worked really well and when you are done, take them back.

 

rented/borrowed a set from Advance.

 

Made mine out of about a 2' long x 4" wide piece of 1/8" sheet metal. Cut a notch that fits the fan nut, slides down in there. I had an issue with with the tools I had at the house being too wide also (didnt want to grind any of them thinner), and I didnt want to go rent.