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    Fan shroud: is it necessary?

    My fan shroud is warped and interfering with the fan. I'm gonna try to fix it and put it back on eventually, but I'll be running without it for a few days.

    Is this a bad idea? does the an shroud help airflow a lot or is it just mainly for cosmetics/safety?

    (M20b25 if it helps)
    '91 325i

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    #2
    Yes it helps concentrate air to the rad.
    You'll be fine without one permanently, but it's just more efficient with one.

    1991 325iS turbo

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      #3
      Ok so I should be good for a couple days while I mod it.

      Thanks
      '91 325i

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        #4
        I haven't had one for half a year telling myself I'll put it back on (when I find out where I put it lol).

        You're going isn't going to over heat. No worries.

        1991 325iS turbo

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          #5
          It's most effective during stop & go or drive through scenarios.

          They are only about $20 new so it may be worth buying a new one.
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            #6
            it'll be fine for a few days. I haven't had one for years.
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              #7
              Well shyte, I guess I should purchase on. I haven't had on in 4 yrs, Hell I didn't realize E30s came with one. But I do get stuck in alot of stop & go traffic in the city.
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                #8
                Always ran my e30's without a shroud or fan. Just made sure the condenser fan worked and it was always sufficient.

                That said, I don't drive in stop and go on 100* days either.
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                Originally posted by MrBurgundy
                Anyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.

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                  #9
                  how is it warped? is it at the bottom in the middle? if so, this is normal. there's an attachment point there. you'll see a little hole at the bottom of the shroud that matches a little hole in the radiator. just run a zip tie through there.
                  i had this happen to me recently and i overheated because the fan wouldn't move :(


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                    #10
                    Originally posted by peytonracer4 View Post
                    how is it warped? is it at the bottom in the middle? if so, this is normal. there's an attachment point there. you'll see a little hole at the bottom of the shroud that matches a little hole in the radiator. just run a zip tie through there.
                    i had this happen to me recently and i overheated because the fan wouldn't move :(
                    Yeah I'm gonna run some wire through it, but it can wait for another day
                    '91 325i

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