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  • raafhimself
    E30 Addict
    • Dec 2008
    • 451
    #1

    Ack!

    Alright, i'm doing my searching now but hopefully you guys can chime in....

    Car started making a BAD grinding screeching noise. Popped the bonnet and saw the that radiator fan, was intermittently spinning and moving at pace with the screeching noise.

    Repair radiator fan and clutch? or go electric? Thoughts? The car's here in miami and we're getting 90-95 degree temps....

    ....discuss
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    • Joe318is
      R3V OG
      • Sep 2005
      • 6451
      #2
      clutch. check the water pump


      Originally posted by vlad
      Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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        • StereoInstaller1
          GAS
          • Jul 2004
          • 22679
          #3
          ^he means fan clutch.

          Grab a 32mm wrench and remove the damn fan...but remember it is left handed thread!

          Closing SOON!
          "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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            • txtorquemade
              E30 Mastermind
              • Mar 2009
              • 1758
              #4
              WP
              Timing Belt
              fan clutch or whole new fan and sensors and crap like that


              Might as well do a valve cover gasket, plugs and wires/ rotor/ cap

              Be good as new then...well probably not new but runnin much mo better...

              ...
              sigpic 1987 325is

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                • raafhimself
                  E30 Addict
                  • Dec 2008
                  • 451
                  #5
                  Originally posted by txtorquemade
                  WP
                  Timing Belt
                  fan clutch or whole new fan and sensors and crap like that


                  Might as well do a valve cover gasket, plugs and wires/ rotor/ cap

                  Be good as new then...well probably not new but runnin much mo better...

                  ...
                  timing belt was done about a year ago-- previous owner did water pump on the last timing belt and mechanic confirmed. rotor/cap and gasket were done along w/ timing belt--prolly spring for a valve adjustment now.

                  excuse my naiveté-- is the water pump directly attached to the radiator fan? COULD that be making a noise? im gonna need to drive the car to the mechanic but wanna do so only if its safe.

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                    • raafhimself
                      E30 Addict
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 451
                      #6
                      sry, had to repost- would a water pump make noise if it going out? more importantly, would it be making this noise?

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                        • AndrewBird
                          The Mad Scientist
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 11892
                          #7
                          Yes, a water pump will make a screeching noise when going out. The bearings/bushing will get sloppy and start to squeal. Grab the fan and try to move it side to side. If there is any play, then you know it's the water pump.

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                            • raafhimself
                              E30 Addict
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 451
                              #8
                              Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver
                              Yes, a water pump will make a screeching noise when going out. The bearings/bushing will get sloppy and start to squeal. Grab the fan and try to move it side to side. If there is any play, then you know it's the water pump.
                              safe to drive to the mechanic? (20-some miles)

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                                • raafhimself
                                  E30 Addict
                                  • Dec 2008
                                  • 451
                                  #9
                                  ....didn't make it to the mechanic....temp went to midpoint......shut her down and got a tow......water pump ftl!

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                                    • raafhimself
                                      E30 Addict
                                      • Dec 2008
                                      • 451
                                      #10
                                      holy hot damn! fresh valve adjustment! feels like a new car

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                                        • raafhimself
                                          E30 Addict
                                          • Dec 2008
                                          • 451
                                          #11
                                          /ack.

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