read loads of threads but can any definitely confirm for me which way the the fan unscrews 4.2 SC , done the super charger oil, engine oil . filter and plugs today just want to do the serpentine and supercharger belt. Has anyone managed to squeeze them in without removing the fan cowl and all the crap hanging on it.

It doesn't matter which engine, be it LR, Jaguar, Ford, BMW, et al, it will unscrew in the same direction that the fan usually rotates. Think about it and you'll see why. Ron B. VK2OTC
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I think you'll find the ( bmw ) 4.4 has a left hand thread and unscrews clockwise the opposite direction to the fan .
I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong all I want to know is it the same for the 4.2

Wrong.

I have had the fan off my 4.4 M62.

Think about it. It doesn't matter if it's a LH thread or RH thread.

If fan unscrewed in the opposite direction to the rotation of the fan, there is a very high likelihood of the fan undoing in service.

The direction of rotation has to try to tighten the fan, not undo it. Ron B. VK2OTC
2004 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

its a bit like truck wheel nuts, they undo towards the back [opposite the direction of the wheel rotation], on both near side and off side.. ... - .- -.




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I need to stop over thinking stuff, whichever way the fan goes does it need to get on and make a tension lever now. Has anyone done them with the cowl in place though.If do able would save a couple of hours me thinks. Range rover 4.2 SC 06MY.

I think you’ll be the first .... and must have dainty little hands if you’re considering it feasible
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