Electric Fan
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Brian, I just ordered the tool for the fan and can help you get that off.
These radiators really lose a lot of flow when they age. I never overheated in day to day driving but the car was HOT on the track. A new radiator is being ordered as part of this build.
When new, the rads work very good and they are only about 175 bucks new.
I have a brand new radiator in the 535I. still warms up. I got my radiator for $100 shipped. Autopartswarehouse= direct fit, not a single problem. rad showed up, no fins bent, nothin.
bring the car to my house and i will remove it!
Come to my house with the truck!
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I have a brand new radiator in the 535I. still warms up. I got my radiator for $100 shipped. Autopartswarehouse= direct fit, not a single problem. rad showed up, no fins bent, nothin.
Come to my house with the truck!
it will run out of gas by the time i make it there
1976 530i e12
1990 325ix e30
1992 325i e36
1995 740il e38
2001 330xi e46
^More to come
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it will run out of gas by the time i make it there
insinuating my maybe soon to be truck has a gas leak? or is just that god awful on gas?
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15 on the highway
I think you're speeding
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I ran a 16" pusher in front of my m20 radiator with the m50 swap, rarely need to use it But its a great thing to have in case.
Would have ran it as a puller, but it wouldn't fit between the radiator and the motor..... Lol.
Sent from the future. Or my phone, who knows.
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I'm using this switch BMW# 61318361787 and just took out the mech fan. It's 80/88 degree C instead of 91/99 C. Only comes on low speed occasionally when idling for a long time in hot weather. Easy and only need to buy the different switch.
Edit: I should clarify, mostly stock M50 with 88c thermostat. Usually runs about 195 - 200 F on autometer gauge at factory sender location in head. Never seen it above 210 even idling in very hot weather.
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Brian just get an air hammer with a long ass punch on it.... Works like a charm and I need to do something with my e28s cooling fan as well
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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Brian just get an air hammer with a long ass punch on it.... Works like a charm and I need to do something with my e28s cooling fan as well
I've no idea what you're referring to. I'm gunna take a blind shot in the dark, an say it's referring to cooling fan clutch bolt? I got that out ages ago. I'll be running a bigger radiator (griffin raditator) That'll be pushed further forward into the front rad. support. So I'll have PLENTY of room for a puller fan, or 2 and a custom shroud.
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I used the claw end of a hammer to hold it in place... it was also -15 in January when my fan deleted itself and I needed to replace my water pump and radiator. You can also keep the accessory belt wrapped around the fan clutch and hold it tight then undo the bolt. That works sometimes as well.
Or spend $20 on the tool.
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Bump to this old thread.
Any tips on removing the clutch fan or does anyone local to Milwaukee have the tool I can borrow?
Glad to see you back!
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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