Hi all.
I've been wondering if the above is a good idea and if so, is relatively easy to complete?
Thanks in advance.
M20 rad fan conversion mech>elec?
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votivequagmire
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'88 325i M20, could've done with a sunroof.
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www.e30tech.com in the USA have a FAQ/DIY section and there is a good discussion there on putting in electric fans with good pictures.votivequagmire wrote:Hi all.
I've been wondering if the above is a good idea and if so, is relatively easy to complete?
Thanks in advance.
It is a case of getting the right fan and thermal switch....they have some good ideas there although I like to keep my cars stock standard.
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Brianmoooore
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The standard viscous arrangement is far more reliable and energy efficient than any electric system, so best left alone.
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Ok. Understood. That's good enough for me. Thanks. 
'88 325i M20, could've done with a sunroof.
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There are arguments for both depending on a variety of factors... If you are staying with the viscous set up then make sure the viscous coupling isn't knackered! That makes all the difference... 
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Exactly! There's just one component that's ever likely to fail, and at intervals of fifteen - twenty years.Mikey_Boy wrote:There are arguments for both depending on a variety of factors... If you are staying with the viscous set up then make sure the viscous coupling isn't knackered! That makes all the difference...
An electric set up has a motor, relay, thermostat, fuses and a myriad of assorted joints, plugs and sockets, every one of which can hardly be considered highly reliable.