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zeeth2800
03-21-2010, 02:59 PM
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
03-21-2010, 03:01 PM
The fan clutch itself or the water pump bearings. If it's the fan clutch, just consider doing the proper Fan Delete Mod.

zeeth2800
03-21-2010, 03:11 PM
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
03-21-2010, 04:09 PM
www.understeer.com is where I got mine from. I believe if you source all the parts yourself it can be cheaper.

zeeth2800
03-21-2010, 06:04 PM
Does anybody know what causes the fan to explode?

BMWMPow3r
03-21-2010, 07:06 PM
do the fdm mod. use oem made thermo, aluminum housing, check you have a metal impeller water pump.

kaineb
03-21-2010, 07:21 PM
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
03-21-2010, 08:37 PM
Does anybody know what causes the fan to explode?

Cause they suck and the plastic gets brittle.