Aux Fan & T Stat DONE!!

[ULtm8drvnmchn]

Just wanted to let anyone who might have to do these repairs not to worry about it and just do it. I was worried but the forum put my mind at ease. After the stealer told me the quote of about $1200. for these repairs I did some research and found out how simple the repairs realley are. I had the bumper off, new auxiliary fan bolted on and bumper back on in right at an hour. The T stat was also about a 30 minute job. Its unbelievable how much the dealer wanted for such easy repairs. I bought my parts off AutohausAZ for $300. Thats a savings of $900.:eek::eek: Thanks for those who helped and to E38.ORG too!!

[Mayorchuck]

Great job! Now, what to do with that extra $900........

[meteck]

:alright

[tkelsb]

Great job, yeah just replaced my aux fan too cause the other was seized and taking the bumper off isn't too hard. Dealer quote for that was $800, got mine at AutohausAZ too...

I also have to do my t-stat as well because it seems to be throwing a code. Was yours?
Just bought one from Bavauto which is a Behr and also a couple gallons of BMW coolant too for a flush.

[Edwin NL]

Great jobs put no pics :( man your killing us!

[ULtm8drvnmchn]

Great job, yeah just replaced my aux fan too cause the other was seized and taking the bumper off isn't too hard. Dealer quote for that was $800, got mine at AutohausAZ too...

I also have to do my t-stat as well because it seems to be throwing a code. Was yours?
Just bought one from Bavauto which is a Behr and also a couple gallons of BMW coolant too for a flush.

Dealer said there was a code saying the T stat was stuck open... I bought the stat from AHAZ for $78. ( dealer wanted $105.) A quick tip for you is to use a 1/4" drive ratchet/ socket set. Its much easier than with a 3/8". Also, romove the bolt that holds the clamp which keeps the oil dipstick tube in place. This way the oil dipstick tube can be moved forward and you can slip a 1/4" extention behind it in order to get to the inside, lower 10mm bolt.

Edwin, theres no need for my pics on the bumper r&r when we have your excellent write up!! Thanks for that!!

[Edwin NL]

We want to see your engine :D

[ULtm8drvnmchn]

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[Edwin NL]

Ty ;)