BMW Engine Fans & Parts for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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Older BMWs utilize a mechanical clutch fan from the factory. If your vehicle still has a clutch fan, you can validate its functionality with the 'newspaper test,' but we recommend our customers do a clutch fan delete, adding in an electronic fan to avoid sending a plastic fan blade through your hood. Alternatively, we do offer factory replacement parts for your clutch fan if you would like to keep your vehicle as BMW intended it.

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Engine Fan - 11 Blades, 420mm - Many 6 Cylinders
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T#:1287
Part#: 11521712058
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This fan is driven by the serpentine belt, engaged by the fan clutch. If you have bad motor mounts, it's quite common for the blades of this fan to make contact with the radiator or radiator shroud, essentially self-destructing the fan into many peices. Be sure to get a new fan clutch, while you are replacing this. 
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This fan fits many 6 cylinder BMWs, including the following:

1989-1994 E32 735i/iL
1991-1995 E34 525i, 535i, M5
1992-1999 E36 3 series with 6 cylinder engine (M3, 325, 328, 323)
1997-2002 Z3 2.3, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, and MZ3 3.2 (S52)
1997-2003 E39 5 series, 525i, 528i, 530i
1999-2000 E46 3 series 323i/Ci, 328i/Ci
2001-2005 E46 3 series WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY
2001-2006 E46 M3 (all):
2001-2006 X5 3.0i
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Radiator Fan Clutch
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T#:373088
Part#: 11527831619
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$ 71.83 USD
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Direct replacement
Schwaben & Bav Auto Water Pump And Fan Clutch Tool Kit
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T#:375872
Part#: 001170SCH01AKT
Ships on Feb 1, 2027
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Replacing the fan clutch on most BMW models requires holding the water pump pulley while removing the fan clutch lock nut. With less than 1 1/2" clearance on some models this project can easily turn into a mechanical nightmare. Using our special slim line fan clutch wrench in conjunction with the appropriate pulley spanner, the removal and installation required only a few moments.
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T#:27938415
Part#: MMFSE4699
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9% off MSRP $ 374.00

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$ 374.00

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T#:14858
Part#: 12521741900
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Genuine BMW Temperature Switch - 35 Cel
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E39 M5,E46 M3,E38,E39,E46,E53 X5 X5,E85 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
M52,M54,M56,M60,M62,M73,M73N,S54,S62

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T#:7436
Part#: 17111712963
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The most common use for this rivet is to secure the radiator fan shroud to the radiator. This rivet can also be used on a wide variety of other applications as well.

When doing any sort of repair or maintenance there is no replacement for genuine factory parts. Turner Motorsport carries the Genuine BMW brand with pride and has the parts you need to complete your next project with confidence.
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T#:3459
Part#: 11511310640
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This BMW Motorsport part was designed for BMW touring car racing. This reverse thread nut covers the ugly exposed stud when you remove your engine fan and fan clutch. This simple part cleans up the look of an engine with the fan removed. Fits most BMW models. COOL!
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Bremmen Auxiliary Fan Temperature Switch - E46 E39 E9X E60 E70 E53 ...
Mounted in upper radiator hose, controls operation of auxiliary fan Mounted in lower radiator hose, controls operation of auxiliary fan
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T#:640141
Part#: 13621433077
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The auxiliary fan switch activates the auxiliary cooling fan to provide additional cooling under high heat loads, and when the car is stationary

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T#:363171
Part#: MMFANMOUNT
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The Mishimoto universal fan mount kit is used to mount a Mishimoto electric fan to any Mishimoto aluminum radiator. Great for custom applications, the Mishimoto fan can be mounted in any convenient position on the radiator. Universal fan mount fits any Mishimoto electric fan Ideal for custom applications Mounts fan in any convenient position Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
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Auxiliary Fan Switch O-Ring
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T#:377077
Part#: 13621433077S
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Now you can just replace the o-ring instead of the whole switch
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T#:640149
Part#: 11521712058
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This fan is driven by the serpentine belt, engaged by the fan clutch. If you have bad motor mounts, it's quite common for the blades of this fan to make contact with the radiator or radiator shroud, essentially self-destructing the fan into many pieces. Be sure to get a new fan clutch, while you are replacing this.
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Radiator Fan Clutch
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T#:57304041
Part#: 11527831619
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Auxiliary Fan Switch
Mounted in upper radiator hose, controls operation of auxiliary fan Mounted in lower radiator hose, controls operation of auxiliary fan
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T#:376847
Part#: 13621433077
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Comes with related o-ring