[s-cars] T-belt R&R

[lebakken1 at netzero.com]

Thanks Sean.

I have access to a mechanic that likely has the "special tools" to remove the viscous clutch. Should he not have them, perhaps I will ask my seven year old daughter to slip her little fingers in there as someone else suggested.

Kidding....I would never expect a girl to do this. Now if I had a son......

Thanks again.

Craig Lebakken

-- "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net> wrote:
Craig:

There are two ways:

1. Remove the three bolts holding plastic fan from the viscous clutch as
per Fred Munro
2. Remove the clutch assembly using special tools, as detailed here:
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/TROUBLE_SHOOTING/cooling.html#S4Fan

When I did my timing belt, I did #1 above, yes its tight and you will
get scraped knuckles, but doable.

Spray some penetrating oil on the 3 bolts as these tend to seize as the
clutch is aluminum. Also, remember to mark the fan so you can put it
back correctly.

Sean

Sean Douglas
1997 Audi S6 - MTM Stage 1+
1990 Audi 90Q20V