Viscous Coupling

[vanman2004]

If I ever get the pulley bolt undone does the coupling just slide off the crankshaft or am I in for another fight to get that off?

Thanks in advance

Mike

[farmer]

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hi there

i held the back of the pulley with stillson to get the bolt loose then it came off fairly easy regards simon

[jbuckl]

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A spanner well supported and a flick or two of the starter has often worked to crack off this bolt.

You may wish to stop the engine from starting (!)

The pulley shouldn't be too difficult to get off.

Tap thepulley gently when removing, whilst loading the loosened bolt.

If the pulley resists, dont hit it hard as its cast iron.

I've never had to use a puller on one

[vanman2004]

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Well, after a long go with an electric impact socket wrench the bolt is out. Now, is the coupling supposed to slide onto the end of the pulley cos if so my pulley is broken. There is nothing for it to go on. Trouble is, no broken bit fell off, so how did it fit before? Anyone got any clues?

Mike

[StagnJag]

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It just slots onto the small bit sticking out of the front of the pulley. (MKII).

Rgds

Dave

[vanman2004]

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Thanks Dave, I was beginning to panic there.I shall carry on

Mike

[vanman2004]

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I have now replaced the coupling but the fan blades seem to be fouling the radiator. When the viscous coupling packed up the fan was tight against the rad but luckily does not appear to have holed it. The blades seen to be a bit bent now, can they be bent back or do I need a new one? Any one got a spare one?

Thanks

Mike