This really makes me wonder why BMW engineers decided the AT cars needed a mechanical fan and an electric pusher fan when only a standard electric puller fan is more than enough?
This really makes me wonder why BMW engineers decided the AT cars needed a mechanical fan and an electric pusher fan when only a standard electric puller fan is more than enough?
I guess I realized that I should actually post in this thread that I finally did the swap. SO FA SO GOOD.
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This is really messed up. Why would ECS list the OEM for $421 while other brands goe on Amazon for under $200? :scratchinghead
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES38183/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rd_i=351038391
It seems there are different make brands out there. Considering how critical this part is, I wonder which brand to favor more without getting robbed.
It's like that for the fuel pump too - $135 for the OEM, $300 for BMW. Pelican Parts lists the fan for $520, even more ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lanister
Get Behr, they're the OEM I think (or at least they manufacture half the E46's cooling equipment - ET, rad, etc). ~$225.
Good call. I'm leaning toward Behr.
Get the Behr fan and save yourself some money. I bought my Behr fan from Amazon, $197 shipped. Works great and one of the best mods I've done next to the Sprint Booster.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lanister
Ordering the fan shortly.
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Gary, can you clarify whether the expanding rivets you're listing are needed or they're just in case you break them?
51718229003 (4)
51118174185 (as many as your break)
51471919209 (as many as your break)
Those plastic rivets are just in case you break the existing ones. There are 4 plastic screw type rivets holding the fan shroud in place. I broke 1 of mine at first, then sprayed the other 3 with WD40 and they came right out. Those just hold the plastic shroud in place so you can use just about anything to attach it if you do break one.