93 S4 viscous fan coupling

[john at westcoastgarage.net]

Fred Munro wrote:

>John;
>
>The only reason for removing the viscous fan clutch is to replace it. It is
>easier to unbolt the fan from the clutch - this gives enough access to
>replace the T-belt.
>FWIR the threads on the viscous clutch are standard. Mine was a bit rusty
>and tight. You have to have a good pin wrench to secure the hub against the
>torque required to free the bolt.
>
>HTH
>
>Fred Munro
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>john at westcoastgarage.net
>Sent: May 1, 2007 11:07 PM
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: 93 S4 viscous fan coupling
>
>
>So I'm helping a friend do the T-belt on his '93 S4, and the viscous fan
>coupling is resisting our efforts to dislodge it.  My V-fan coupling
>experience is with BMWs and MBs, which use left hand threads to secure
>the fan clutch to the hub.  Are Audis the same?  As always, all
>knowledgeable replies are sincerely appreciated!  TIA, John
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Thanks, Fred!  After 20 hours of soaking with Kroil, turning it CCW took 
it right off!  One man job.  Now for the harmonic balancer bolt!  I 
notice the front mount is different, and the 5K lock tool doesn't have 
any place to hook, so that might take some clever song and dance work 
...............................  John