Fan sounds like its snagging

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E30_KIID
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:49 pm

Hello everyone, whenever my fan cuts in it sounds like its snagging on something. Its making a weird buzzing noise. Any ideas on what it could be? Cheers
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:55 pm

check the hamster is ok
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:10 pm

If it's your viscous fan the noise is normal.I'd be much more concerned about why ,especially in rural ipswitch.How old is your radiator,it might be partially blocked?
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:12 pm

moved to tech help
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:21 pm

Going by the posts so far, I haven't a clue what this thread is about, but going by the title, check your engine mounts.
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:29 pm

The radiator was replaced in 2004, a brand new bmw was used. Ill check the engine mounts then let you know.
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