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thermostat location
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:56 am
by veilthe30
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
Re: thermostat location
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 1:35 pm
by Grrrmachine
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
Re: thermostat location
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:14 pm
by Brianmoooore
The last thing a M40B16 needs is more load on the alternator.
Re: thermostat location
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:41 pm
by veilthe30
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
Re: thermostat location
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:44 pm
by FinalD
Replace the viscous unit? The units themselves are cheap and work perfectly well.
Re: thermostat location
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 2:55 pm
by veilthe30
yeah i think i will just do that
thanks