Cooling fan suggestings

Andryuha · 05-12-2022, 04:54 PM

I tried searching to no avail. The cooling fan on my E90 has been making a lot of noise since I bought the car. Recently it became noticeably wobbly, making everything in that area vibrate to the point where I'm afraid that the hoses might get damaged. Should I replace it with OEM or is there a better aftermarket option? I would think that for $1200 that the OEM unit costs, I can find something more economical without sacrificing on quality.

Redd · 05-12-2022, 06:18 PM

Have you checked if it's just a loose clip/screw? Fan motors usually either run or they don't. Vibration might be caused by a loose mounting or damaged blade. My car has 145k kms and still original fan so they are tough units.

Andryuha · 05-12-2022, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Redd

Have you checked if it's just a loose clip/screw? Fan motors usually either run or they don't. Vibration might be caused by a loose mounting or damaged blade. My car has 145k kms and still original fan so they are tough units.

That's what I was hoping for, but when I spin it by hand, it's doing figure 8s.

Redd · 05-13-2022, 05:41 PM

Ah sorry to hear that. But I've not heard of any aftermarket fans that were worth the hassle. Just go back to stock.

spammysammich · 05-14-2022, 01:48 AM

Maybe check with Deansbimmer and mporium?

drrust · 06-12-2022, 08:35 AM

I recently had to replace my fan. FCP Euro had them on clearance then, not sure about now. My fan had developed cracks near the hub. Also search as there was mention that the OEM fan has multiple speeds that after market fans would not have.

drrust · 06-15-2022, 08:13 AM

Link to thread

Cooling Fans on S/C M3 https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1697390

05-12-2022, 04:54 PM	#1
Andryuha Private 21 Rep 51 Posts Drives: '06 Z4M '00 Z3M '11 S212 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	Cooling fan suggestings I tried searching to no avail. The cooling fan on my E90 has been making a lot of noise since I bought the car. Recently it became noticeably wobbly, making everything in that area vibrate to the point where I'm afraid that the hoses might get damaged. Should I replace it with OEM or is there a better aftermarket option? I would think that for $1200 that the OEM unit costs, I can find something more economical without sacrificing on quality.
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05-12-2022, 06:18 PM	#2
Redd Brigadier General 3897 Rep 4,160 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Have you checked if it's just a loose clip/screw? Fan motors usually either run or they don't. Vibration might be caused by a loose mounting or damaged blade. My car has 145k kms and still original fan so they are tough units.
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05-13-2022, 05:41 PM	#4
Redd Brigadier General 3897 Rep 4,160 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Ah sorry to hear that. But I've not heard of any aftermarket fans that were worth the hassle. Just go back to stock.
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spammysammich Major 1581 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Edmonds, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	Maybe check with Deansbimmer and mporium?
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drrust Captain 336 Rep 724 Posts Drives: E90 M3 DCT Sedan Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I recently had to replace my fan. FCP Euro had them on clearance then, not sure about now. My fan had developed cracks near the hub. Also search as there was mention that the OEM fan has multiple speeds that after market fans would not have.
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06-15-2022, 08:13 AM	#7
drrust Captain 336 Rep 724 Posts Drives: E90 M3 DCT Sedan Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Link to thread Cooling Fans on S/C M3 https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1697390
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