Updated tensioner pulley (pics)
#11
01-15-2014, 10:16 AM
Guys something to me is not adding up.. To remove the fan what nut/bolts do I remove to give me more room to get at both belts. I see four on the backside of the fan, three on the front where the fan connects to the block/engine. I also see a every large nut between the fan and the connection to the block/engine as well. in a few pics. posted earlier it looks like you just unthread the fan from the engine by unthreading the large nut and the fan will unthread? I think I'm tired and I am missing the obvious. feel free to add any info.
I never replaced my belt. I sold the 3 and bought a 4 instead.
#12
01-15-2014, 07:38 PM
Pro Wrench
kind of like a Ford but...
The big nut on the fan is nominal 36mm and as such, requires a 36mm fan wrench such as the Assenmacher model 8030 Fan Clutch Shaft Wrench per below. The good news is that this is almost standard Ford.
What is not standard is the 3 bolt pulley that has to be held to reverse un thread the fan. For that Assenmacher makes a 8007 fan clutch pulley holder as below.
What is not standard is the 3 bolt pulley that has to be held to reverse un thread the fan. For that Assenmacher makes a 8007 fan clutch pulley holder as below.
#13
01-15-2014, 11:45 PM
Drifting
#14
01-16-2014, 07:51 AM
Pro Wrench
10mm spanner
The link below and the paragraph is how one owner describes removing the fan from his D3.
This is how I removed the fan, using standard tools. Large adjustable wrench on the 36mm hex fan spindle. 10mm spanner on a retaining nut on the pulley braced against the fan spindle. Remember left hand thread, so unscrews clockwise looking from the front of the vehicle.
DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Alternator Replacement Guide
This is how I removed the fan, using standard tools. Large adjustable wrench on the 36mm hex fan spindle. 10mm spanner on a retaining nut on the pulley braced against the fan spindle. Remember left hand thread, so unscrews clockwise looking from the front of the vehicle.
DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Alternator Replacement Guide
#16
01-22-2014, 11:57 PM
Drifting
OK! In and out in 45mins. Universal Clutch fan wrenches were purchased from Greggs Distributors here in Alberta. $65.00. Using a breaker bar to help with the tensioner instead of a ratchet wrench was something different. As for the steps... You guys cross-haired that perfectly.
All of the fan guards can be removed really easy just don't forget to detach the electrical connection for the clutch fan.
The small belt/fan tensioner will have to be removed to make things easier.
Wrench sizes are:
8mm
10mm
13mm
and 15mm.
breaker bar 1/2 and 3/8" work well.
running great and back on the road!
Thank you again guys!
All of the fan guards can be removed really easy just don't forget to detach the electrical connection for the clutch fan.
The small belt/fan tensioner will have to be removed to make things easier.
Wrench sizes are:
8mm
10mm
13mm
and 15mm.
breaker bar 1/2 and 3/8" work well.
running great and back on the road!
Thank you again guys!
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