Type IV fan shroud removal (Oil Leaks)

[JSMskater]

still nobody knows the size of that O ring huh?
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[keifernet]

I have only ever installed them when building the engine and it comes in the full gasket kit. I am sure there is a PN listed somewhere for the single purchase though.

Also if you take the fan hub off and with you to a the supply store the o ring is the same size as the little indentation on the inside ( to the crank/case) and a tad thinner than a pushrod tube o ring if that helps you.

[westfaliaway]

anyone know if this is the same seal? http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3944&category_id=&category_parent_id=

thanx

[busdaddy]

[westfaliaway]

Hey Thanks, that price is a little better

[westfaliaway]

and for those in the US http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D021%2D105%2D247%2DC

looks like they carry the o-ring too: http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D021%2D105%2D279

[westfaliaway]

Alright I got the seals... does one really need a special pulley to remove the fan? or can I just use sockets?

Looks like just a few bolts around that center bolt....and from what I understand, center bolt stays in.

For those who have done this before, do I basically just need to take off the belt by loosening the alternator, and then removing the 3 bolts in the fan? I don't see anything else that would need to be done....the alternator doesn't actually need to come out does it?

thanks for any suggestions, non-mechanically inclined person here

[kevin77westy]

remove the three M8 bolts holding the fan on.. The center bolt to the crank should NOT be touched.. Fan just pulls off once the three bolts are removed, no puller required..

Yes, just remove the belt by loosening alternator and sliding it toward the center to slack the belt..

[kevin77westy]

My bad, I thought you were replaceing the little Oring outside of the seal you are replacing.. You will have to take the hub (what the three fan bolts screw into) off the crank after the fan is off so you gotta remove the center bolt I said to leave alone then remove the hub with a puller.

[westfaliaway]

Alright, I was afraid of that... thanks for the reply, might just be best to have it sent to the mechanic.

[busdaddy]

You did read all of this thread and your Bentley's descripton of this job, didn't you? You don't really need a puller but may need special tools if the bolts attaching the fan are triple squares.
You don't have to remove the alternator but the middle rear tin has to come out so the fan can be removed.
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[SGKent]

is there any disadvantage if using regular metric 10.9 bolts instead of the special bolts other than being stock vs non-stock?
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[hippyvanman]

I cannot find a single place after days of searching that carries the Oil filler tube gasket. has anyone else found it anywhere?
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[hippyvanman]

Thanks guys. I'd rather not pay 8 bucks for a gasket that I can cut out of some gasket material. Good idea on the silicone, may just go that route
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