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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: KenC on March 23, 2009, 08:33:39 PM
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Will the fan delete kit on understeer.com work for an e30 M42?
http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-engine.shtml
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yes. I installed the 80° thermostat, the lower dual temp switch (80°/88°) and some Water Wetter. Looks like a decent "kit" since you get everything you need including new washer, o-ring and gasket.
There is some debate about running only the aux fan in the pusher configuration. I deleted my aux and clutch fan to install a 16" volvo fan in a puller configuration. But I have heard of people running only the stock aux fan with no problems.
I only used 1 bottle of water wetter. I have the Part numbers if you want to order them separately.
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yes. I installed the 80° thermostat, the lower dual temp switch (80°/88°) and some Water Wetter. Looks like a decent "kit" since you get everything you need including new washer, o-ring and gasket.
There is some debate about running only the aux fan in the pusher configuration. I deleted my aux and clutch fan to install a 16" volvo fan in a puller configuration. But I have heard of people running only the stock aux fan with no problems.
I only used 1 bottle of water wetter. I have the Part numbers if you want to order them separately.
That would be awesome if I could get the part numbers! It seems like it would be much cheaper to buy the parts individually than to buy their kit.
Does your AC work? Summers in Portland are usually in the 80s and I use it frequently on my car. I was just wondering about engine temps with the AC running and hot ambient temps.
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I don't understand how using a lower temp thermostat helps anything. The cooling system is capable of dissipating some set amount of energy. It doesn't matter if you let the water start flowing at 0 degrees or at boiling, it's going to get to whatever temp it's capable of.
The reason there is a thermostat is to keep the temp up, not down.
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Well I guess I actually am using an 88° thermostat (PN:11-53-7-511-580) - not sure how that affects anything though. My car doesn't overheat and sits around half
80° Thermostat: 11-53-1-466-174
Thermostat O-Ring: 11-53-1-721-218
Thermostat Housing Gasket: 11-53-1-721-172
80°/88° Dual Temp Switch: 61-31-8-361-787
Fan Switch Washer: 32-41-1-093-596
Bought my Water Wetter from BavAuto
You don't need the water pump thread cap. But I'm sure you could find some junk laying around or at the hardware store that will do the job for less than $10.
edit: I've only had this installed for a few days so I'm not sure how it affects the AC temp. I removed my ac belt anyways since my compressor is having issues. Sorry, no help there.
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Just ordered the parts from BMA. I'll get the Water Wetter locally.
I can't wait to get rid of the damn clutch fan!
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dont use the lower temp t-stat
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dont use the lower temp t-stat
why?
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dont use the lower temp t-stat
why?
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Because its not going to cool the engine any better, its just going to keep it from reaching proper operating temp
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With my 88° t-stat I have had no issues getting up to temp. After the car's warm and I am idling, the temp gauge creeps a bit past half until my electric fan kicks on.
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With my 88° t-stat I have had no issues getting up to temp. After the car's warm and I am idling, the temp gauge creeps a bit past half until my electric fan kicks on.
I'm planning on running only the stock aux fan. Should I still just use the 88?
I guess if it gets too hot when Summer comes and the AC is blasting, I can just switch it at that point.
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I'm planning on running only the stock aux fan. Should I still just use the 88?
I guess if it gets too hot when Summer comes and the AC is blasting, I can just switch it at that point.
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I would suggest you buy a real fan. Get a zirgo off ebay
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I've had my fan pulled for three weeks with no issues and all I did was add two bottles of water wetter.
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I'm planning on running only the stock aux fan. Should I still just use the 88?
I guess if it gets too hot when Summer comes and the AC is blasting, I can just switch it at that point.
Yes but make sure you also get the colder 80/88 fan switch as well.
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dont use the lower temp t-stat
your wrong, the lower; 88* thermostat is what the motor was originally tuned for.;)
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I just did the FDM last week along with a new radiator here in FL with no ill affects yet. I did 2 bottles of water wetter, the 80/88 switch and the 80c thermostat. It just looks so much better without the fan in the way of everything.