thermostat location

Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place

Moderator: martauto

User avatar
veilthe30
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 34
Joined: Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:00 pm
Location: fife scotland

Post Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:56 am

ok so i am fitting a electric fan to my car and i was just wondering where is the best place to put the thermostat on a 316i

thanks
Top
Grrrmachine
E30 Zone Wiki / Team Member
E30 Zone Wiki / Team Member
Posts: 8043
Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Warsaw, Poland

Post Sat Jul 27, 2013 1:35 pm

Big question is, why are you fitting an electric fan?

If you're absolutely sure this isn't just a bodge for a neglected engine, then you should follow this guide:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... emp_Sensor
Top
User avatar
Brianmoooore
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 49360
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm

Post Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:14 pm

The last thing a M40B16 needs is more load on the alternator.
Top
User avatar
veilthe30
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 34
Joined: Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:00 pm
Location: fife scotland

Post Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:41 pm

i am fitting the fan because the viscous fan broke is fitting a electric fan not a good idea like? and thanks for the link :)
Top
FinalD
E30 Zone Camper
E30 Zone Camper
Posts: 1098
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:00 pm
Location: Bristol

Post Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:44 pm

Replace the viscous unit? The units themselves are cheap and work perfectly well.
Top
User avatar
veilthe30
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 34
Joined: Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:00 pm
Location: fife scotland

Post Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:55 pm

yeah i think i will just do that

thanks
Top

Return to “E30 Technical Help”