NOR-CAL General Chat.

[Vivek]

who's going to the marina meet from my area? ( south bay )

that's what i did (i think i told you about this previously).



find a similar-sized pusher fan from a FWD Volvo at PnP and wire it into the aux fan circuit. you'll need a higher-rated fuse. also get the E36 temp switch and swap that in. it'll come on automatically when the engine gets warm enough.

then ditch the fan shroud and clutch fan from the back of the radiator and enjoy easy access to the front of the engine:

I got the idea from you. So the temp switch is on the passenger side of rad, right? Will my e30 plug fit into the e36 switch? Also how did you mount it, and what's the benefit of the Volvo fan? Pushes more air I'd assume, but just wondering. Is the wiring as simple as connecting two wires together?

[decay]

I got the idea from you. So the temp switch is on the passenger side of rad, right?

Yes.

Will my e30 plug fit into the e36 switch?

Yes. M42 electrics have much more in common with E36 than E30-M20.

Also how did you mount it, and what's the benefit of the Volvo fan? Pushes more air I'd assume, but just wondering. Is the wiring as simple as connecting two wires together?

$10 fan mounting kit from Kragen, etc. Four plastic devices kinda like zip ties that you feed through the radiator and tighten them down till the fan is secure. And yeah, just splice the wires.

Recommending the Volvo fan because it's the biggest one I know of that fits. If I'm idling in a parking lot waiting for the GF, or sitting in traffic, it'll come on after about 10 minutes and cool things down to the point where it turns back off in 1-2.

[kronus]

Twas' a party at PnP today.
On another note, anyone have any diagrams for the wiring on a x50?

did you know that driveshaft is also the one you need for e30 m30? it's a pretty in demand piece, in retrospect i'm surprised it was there..

[Vivek]

Yes.



Yes. M42 electrics have much more in common with E36 than E30-M20.



$10 fan mounting kit from Kragen, etc. Four plastic devices kinda like zip ties that you feed through the radiator and tighten them down till the fan is secure. And yeah, just splice the wires.

Recommending the Volvo fan because it's the biggest one I know of that fits. If I'm idling in a parking lot waiting for the GF, or sitting in traffic, it'll come on after about 10 minutes and cool things down to the point where it turns back off in 1-2.

Thanks. So here's my plan:
-Remove AC condensor and fan
-Acquire fan from a 90's volvo 850 (I think)
-Mount it on my radiator
-Put a switch/sensor from an e36 m42/44 radiator in mine
-Cut off the plug for my aux fan
-Crimp the 3 wires together (what colors match up??)

Is that it? People have mentioned the relays or something that's in the Volvo wiring, is that necessary? And if I understand correctly, I won't need to have my AC button on the whole time, but if I press it it'll immediately kick the fan on high. Also fucking hell an electric fan is $33 from PNP. God I fucking hate that place. In a thread I was reading some guy went to a junkyard and grabbed 5 different fans and his total was 25 bucks.

[Thizzelle]

Found out no football on saturday so i'll be at marina chillin

[Steven]

Found out no football on saturday so i'll be at marina chillin

:) I think I'll bring my hookah. Someone come and help me wireeeeeee research has come up with nothing and I really want to have it ready for Berkeley Marina.

[Pantless Spency]

:) I think I'll bring my hookah. Someone come and help me wireeeeeee research has come up with nothing and I really want to have it ready for Berkeley Marina.

Damnit now I'm bummed I won't be there....

[mbonanni]

I like teh hookz

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[decay]

my fan didn't come with a relay, and i don't remember there being 3 wires. just splice the aux fan wiring to the new fan, and remember to have some higher-rated fuses ready. pretty simple.

[Vivek]

Awesome. Really excited for my extra ~8" of open space to see my awesome new stainless steel skid plate. Marco are you going to the marina meet?

[Steven]

Pulled my back out and have a 102.2 fever. Fuck if ima finish my car now

[Thizzelle]

:) I think I'll bring my hookah. Someone come and help me wireeeeeee research has come up with nothing and I really want to have it ready for Berkeley Marina.

I'm gonna bring a cooler of beers if you want any, I don't drink but figured you guys want some, Who knows you might convince me. any requests for marina?

[Cabriolet]

Steven. you probably caught the h1n1 flu that i am recovering from. you'll be down for 4 days

[Thizzelle]

Steven. you probably caught the h1n1 flu that i am recovering from. you'll be down for 4 days

he caught the HIV

[Wh33lhop]

Steven. you probably caught the h1n1 flu that i am recovering from. you'll be down for 4 days

You will be healthy for the next party you piece of shit