Loud Viscous Fan E46 325ci

[kyleppret]

Hi Guys

Still trying to find my way around this forum.

I have a E46 325ci and seem to be getting an usually loud sound from the Viscous Fan. (Sounds like an Isuzu bakkie) Also feels very sugglish when i put my foot down. All this started when i realized the car was over heating.
Changed the thermostat and Viscous Fan only to discover there was a crack in the water bottle. Ever since changing the fan this is what im plagued with.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Kyle

 

[Peejay]

Maybe a doggy viscous fan fitted.

 

[calypso]

Straight edge diesel fan in there?

 

[Sankekur]

Did you replace only the fan or did you replace the viscous clutch as well?

 

[kyleppret]

Straight edge diesel fan in there?

not sure how to tell

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Did you replace only the fan or did you replace the viscous clutch as well?

Yes I replaced both the fan and viscous clutch

 

[Peejay]

I have a suspicion that the clutch is always engaged.

 

[ajmalola]

I have the same damn issue :thumbdo: , on low RPM seems to be no power, the fan is loud when: just start car in the morning, then it subsides. when its substantially hot. the temp needle is smack in the middle. All mechanics say its normal :nonono:

can i ask this though, how much l/100km you getting on your trip comp? Kyleppret

 

[kyleppret]

I have the same damn issue :thumbdo: , on low RPM seems to be no power, the fan is loud when: just start car in the morning, then it subsides. when its substantially hot. the temp needle is smack in the middle. All mechanics say its normal :nonono:

can i ask this though, how much l/100km you getting on your trip comp? Kyleppret

About 17l/100km on average. As for your explanation the same thing is happening with my car

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So should i buy another viscous fan and clutch?

 

[Sankekur]

Did you replace the clutch with an original one?

Have found replacement ones to not work as they should.

 

[ajmalola]

I have the same damn issue :thumbdo: , on low RPM seems to be no power, the fan is loud when: just start car in the morning, then it subsides. when its substantially hot. the temp needle is smack in the middle. All mechanics say its normal :nonono:

can i ask this though, how much l/100km you getting on your trip comp? Kyleppret

About 17l/100km on average. As for your explanation the same thing is happening with my car

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So should i buy another viscous fan and clutch?

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all the people I've spoken to say theres no need, but the sound is simply embarrassing when its at its peak.

in true honesty i have no idea if that will work buddy, but will do more research as I'm now more determined than ever.

i have a thread, the only thread I've ever posted about the issue, check it out.

wow 17 u say? thats a lot, in town driving only?

 

[e46_325i]

Have no idea about your fan, but geese your consumption is insane! Something wrong there bud. When last has it been serviced including metal fuel filter? Off topic I know. Sorry

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[ajmalola]

Have no idea about your fan, but geese your consumption is insane! Something wrong there bud. When last has it been serviced including metal fuel filter? Off topic I know. Sorry

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Do you drive a 325? If so what's your consumption? I get about 12.9 which I think is a lot.

 

[m20boy]

17 is a moerse lot dude ,

i get betwn 8.5 to 10.5 in my ci

an 11 to 12.5 in my e30 , have diagnostic check done, could also be a pulley or tensioner making the noise

 

[kyleppret]

17 is a moerse lot dude ,

i get betwn 8.5 to 10.5 in my ci

an 11 to 12.5 in my e30 , have diagnostic check done, could also be a pulley or tensioner making the noise

Thanks guys will get everything check end of the month and let you guys know what the out come is

 

[kyleppret]

Replaced the fan with an original one from the agents and that seemed to solve the problem