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  1. #131
    Absolutely zero to worry about with this mod. I bought an 02 330 steptronic car in October 2016. Put a manual fan from a junkyard car in it and removed the aux fan. The car runs a few degrees cooler and so does the trans (my scanner gives me real time data for trans and engine temp). Keep in mind, in central Alabama where I live we see HOT and HUMID weather from April till November. I also spend a lot of time idling while making calls, even in the heat of summer a I never got above 204 F.

    Think of it this way, in 2004 the BMW X3 auto came with an electric fan from the factory. Same m54 engine we have, no mechanical fan. Same story on my friends 2004 530i, it's an E60, but has the m54 engine and an electric fan and auto trans. Shoot, my 5.7 Hemi Grand Cherokee has an electric fan, it's just fine to run your e46 this way. Enjoy!

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  2. #132
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smolck View Post
    Absolutely zero to worry about with this mod. I bought an 02 330 steptronic car in October 2016. Put a manual fan from a junkyard car in it and removed the aux fan. The car runs a few degrees cooler and so does the trans (my scanner gives me real time data for trans and engine temp). Keep in mind, in central Alabama where I live we see HOT and HUMID weather from April till November. I also spend a lot of time idling while making calls, even in the heat of summer a I never got above 204 F.

    Think of it this way, in 2004 the BMW X3 auto came with an electric fan from the factory. Same m54 engine we have, no mechanical fan. Same story on my friends 2004 530i, it's an E60, but has the m54 engine and an electric fan and auto trans. Shoot, my 5.7 Hemi Grand Cherokee has an electric fan, it's just fine to run your e46 this way. Enjoy!
    Hey. Long time! Welcome back. Congrats on the W.
    Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
    "ZHP or not, I still like you"


    ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
    ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
    Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
    Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
    BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
    Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture

  3. #133
    Quote Originally Posted by johnrando View Post
    Hey. Long time! Welcome back. Congrats on the W.
    Hey Thanks! Good to be remembered! You still have the cleanest looking Vert I've ever seen!

    Check out my youtube channel for all kinds of E46 DIY's
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  4. #134
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smolck View Post
    Hey Thanks! Good to be remembered! You still have the cleanest looking Vert I've ever seen!
    Welcome back Smolck. You were never forgotten.

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    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  5. #135
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smolck View Post
    Hey Thanks! Good to be remembered! You still have the cleanest looking Vert I've ever seen!
    Welcome back Smolck. You were never forgotten.

    Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  6. #136
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    Quote Originally Posted by SaltyNC View Post
    Bumping an old thread. For those that have done this mod, is everything still working fine? No issues? As some of you know, I just purchased a 155K mile step auto, and I did a good bit of quick cosmetic refreshing, and now I'm starting in on the mechanical (pulleys, cooling, fan, etc). I'd rather go this route than replacing the mechanical fan parts.

    Thanks!

    Salty
    I have had this mod since April 2017 and no issues. I have driven in bumper-bumper traffic over the summers with no issues whatsoever.
    anandoc

    2004 330i auto | ZPP, ZCW | Schwarz 2 (668) | schwarz (N6SW)

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  7. #137
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    Thank you all for the additional input. It sounds like it is safe, especially if it can survive Alabama. We share that same hot and humid weather in NC. Besides, I already have the fan leaning against the wall and an anodized fan nut, so I have to do it, now.

    Salty
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  8. #138
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smolck View Post
    Hey Thanks! Good to be remembered! You still have the cleanest looking Vert I've ever seen!
    Thanks!
    Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
    "ZHP or not, I still like you"


    ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
    ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
    Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
    Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
    BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
    Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture

  9. #139
    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    Welcome back Smolck. You were never forgotten.

    Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
    Group Hug! Thanks Dane!

    Check out my youtube channel for all kinds of E46 DIY's
    http://www.youtube.com/user/flipfinish?feature=mhee
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  10. #140
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    So finally getting around to doing this mod. I want to remove the aux pusher fan, however is there an easy way to pull the connector plug wiring without pulling the radiator/condenser? (and without cutting it)
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    2006 330cic ZHP - Mystic Blue Metallic, AT, 72k
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