Radiator fan replacement

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:47 pm

The bearings on my fan are on their way our and very noisey so need to replace it before it gives up, but the part from BMW is £450!!!

Anyone know if there is a cheaper option? Found plenty of "universal" fans advertised on t'interweb but they are A LOT cheaper so i am concerned (pretty certain actually) they wont be compatible.

Are my only options to have my pants pulled down by the stealers or try and source a second hand unit from a breakers?

Id rather replace with new rather than second hand. Does that mean my only option is giving £450 to BMW?

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:49 pm

I'd be sticking a tested used one in there for £100..

Mike

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:18 pm

Where would i obtain tested used one?
£100 sounds much more like it.

Do you know of a source or is a case of trawling breakers yards for one?

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:54 pm

If anyone knows the part number I’m after (or knows how to go about finding it ) would be much appreciated.

Rich

JamieZ4C · Post by **JamieZ4C** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:42 pm

I think it's 17427519704, but check realoem for your exact model.

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:20 pm

JamieZ4C wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:42 pm I think it's 17427519704, but check realoem for your exact model.

Thanks mate

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:33 pm

I’ve still got a fan pack that I bought in error due to the fault with my car being unrelated to the fan. It’s as-new but was hooked up briefly to the car of another forum member, bmwaddict, who also had a problem elsewhere but can probably attest to its condition!

Here is the original for sale thread. £200 - it’s in my parts warehouse (parents’ garage) in Aylesbury if that happens to be somewhere convenient for you?

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:21 am

Ooo.
I think you may be my saviour!
Am v interested. I am at work at mo but will pm u later today.
Rich

JamieZ4C · Post by **JamieZ4C** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:10 am

That was a stroke of luck OP!

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:24 pm

Rich8 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:21 am Ooo.
I think you may be my saviour!
Am v interested. I am at work at mo but will pm u later today.
Rich

Cool. No rush... it’s not going anywhere.

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:41 pm

MrPT wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:24 pm
Rich8 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:21 am Ooo.
I think you may be my saviour!
Am v interested. I am at work at mo but will pm u later today.
Rich
Cool. No rush... it’s not going anywhere.

Pm'd mate.

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:22 pm

I’ve sent the fan and received payment. Thanks Rich.

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:20 am

Cheers mate. Ill let u know when it arrives.
Rich.

Rich8 · Post by **Rich8** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:04 am

Hi Paul
Fan arrived - looks good.
Thanks mate.
Rich.

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:11 am

Excellent. Just in time for the heatwave...

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