Fan vs Radiator question

[zeeth2800]

Well for the seccond time in a month my fan has kissed my radiator and punctured it.

I have replaced my motor mounts and tranny mounts so i don't think that is the problem.

What could this be? please help a newb

[328 Power 04]

The fan clutch itself or the water pump bearings. If it's the fan clutch, just consider doing the proper Fan Delete Mod.

[zeeth2800]

not sure what happened. accelerated out of a turn and then BAM my fan exploded. my radiator is toast possibly because of fan pieces but im not sure.

where can I get a decent FDM kit?

[328 Power 04]

www.understeer.com is where I got mine from. I believe if you source all the parts yourself it can be cheaper.

[zeeth2800]

Does anybody know what causes the fan to explode?

[BMWMPow3r]

do the fdm mod. use oem made thermo, aluminum housing, check you have a metal impeller water pump.

[kaineb]

Mine just exploded because an aftermarket radiator clip popped loose. there isn't much clearance in there. I was amazed that i didn't do more damage than i did. And it was a brand new fan. No more cheap aftermarket parts for me.

[travis325i]

Does anybody know what causes the fan to explode?

Cause they suck and the plastic gets brittle.