BMW Engine Fans & Fan Clutches
BMW E53 Engine Fans & Fan Clutches
BMW cooling fans are one of two types - engine mounted mechanical and full electric (not driven by the engine). As the fan spins it draws air from the front of the car, pulls it through the radiator (where the air cools the water vanes in the radiator), and then directs the airflow over and around the engine. The faster you drive the car, the faster air is being drawn through the radiator. But at idle or in traffic, and especially warm days, the lack of airflow could lead to overheating if your fan is malfunctioning. The fan should always be spinning fast. A fan that barely spins at all is a sign of a failed fan clutch and should be replaced right away. The clutch is mounted in the fan and can be replaced on its own. The actual fan rarely goes bad unless one of the blades is damaged. Electric fans require a complete replacement if it's not working (the motor cannot be replaced separately).
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This electric auxiliary fan for BMW E53 X5 2000-2006 mounts in front of the radiator and is designed to push air through the A/C Condenser and main radiator. It provides additional cooling for when the car is in traffic. It is a common failure item. If your engine temps are creeping up or if your A/C isn't blowing cold this could be the cause. OEM Hella replacements are a perfect high quality alternative to the genuine part. OEM replacement for BMW part # 64546921381.
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This item fits the following BMWs:
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.6is X5 4.8is
This clutch engages the belt-driven engine fan when the engine is warm/hot, and dis-engages the fan when cold/cool. These commonly fail, causing the engine fan to not spin fast enough (or at all) when your car is stopped in traffic, causing engine to overheat. This item fits the following BMWs:
2002-2006 E65 BMW 745i 745li 760i 760li
2000-2003 E53 BMW X5 4.4i X5 4.6is
This clutch engages the belt-driven engine fan when the engine is warm/hot, and dis-engages the fan when cold/cool. These commonly fail, causing the engine fan to not spin fast enough (or at all) when your car is stopped in traffic, causing engine to overheat. This fan clutch fits many 6 cylinder BMWs, including the following::
1992-1998 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi - Automatic Transmission
1991-1995 E34 BMW 525i 535i M5
1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i
1988-1994 E32 BMW 735i 735il
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
1998-2000 Z3 BMW M Roadster M Coupe (s52)
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i
