Clutch Fan for E34/removal

[DouglasGP]

Good day Gents, i am looking for clutch fan for the 540i,jumped in the vehicle last nite and started driving, after a while, the temp gauge needles goes above the halfway mark and it stays there, it doesn't drop to the red mark at all, pull over the vehicle open the bonnet, noticed that the fan in spinning weakly, i can even stop it with my fingers,drove back home and parked, am in need of a clutch fan, can someone help with one. also called a viscous fan

 

[freerider]

contact uber soldat, he has 540 spares to supply sub saharan africa in his garage.

 

[DouglasGP]

do you have his contacts? will really appreciate them

 

[P1000]

You should be able to get it from Engineparts, Bemows and Imcomex <- but sometimes their service sucks donkey bits...

 

[Nic_s]

I bought the clutch and fan from here: http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Parts_Cooling_Fan_Clutch/PRT-11527502804.html
The Clutch worked out to be about +-R500.

BMW Quoted me R3000 for the clutch. I have decided to boycott the local dealers. They're insane with their prices.

 

[Sankekur]

..... i can even stop it with my fingers......

I commend you bravery

 

[Fordkoppie]

..... i can even stop it with my fingers......

I commend you bravery

If you do it from the back end it would only "push" your finger away with horrific sound.
From the front suction end of the fan........ouch!

 

[DouglasGP]

1) i replaced the clutch fan and the problem persisted - (solution) it was the engine coolant sensor and engine temperature sensors which were causing the vehicle to take too long while cranking before it fires...
2) the excessive brake shudder was caused by a loose bolt/nut on the right hand side of the suspension, the bolt is next to steering box, the nut secures the tire rod end and the steering drag link to the steering box on the right hand side of the vehicle.
ever since then, the vehicle is running like a dream:rollsmile:

 

[BMW M]

the excessive brake shudder was caused by a loose bolt/nut on the right hand side of the suspension, the bolt is next to steering box, the nut secures the tire rod end and the steering drag link to the steering box on the right hand side of the vehicle.
ever since then, the vehicle is running like a dream:rollsmile:

Sounds like someone has it 'in' for you... :fencelook: