Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Cooling fan modifications

  1. DMAN

    DMAN New Member

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    #2 DMAN, Jan 17, 2011
    You can adjust the fan via a tune
     
  2. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

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    #3 Way Motor Works, Jan 17, 2011
    The real question is why do you want to mod the fan?
     
  3. Nitrominis

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    #4 Nitrominis, Jan 18, 2011
    2002 R53. All my fans stock and aftermarket are controlled by my personal preference. The one part making most of the task easy was this fan controller which you can get at Summit Racing or Jegs for under $100.

    But a good question Way asked is why would you want to?

    In my case I am just weird and eccentric, and a control freak!!!!

    Seriously unless you have some mod or mods requiring specific changes in the operation of the stock fan there really is not reason to change it?

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    Mounted fan controller R53 engine bay

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  4. Justa Jim

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    #5 Justa Jim, Jan 18, 2011
    No way. :cornut:

    Jim
     
  5. Nitrominis

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    #6 Nitrominis, Jan 19, 2011
    :D


    5 fans, oil cooler, header,intake, power steering and radiator. All are separated from the ECU/stock control.
     
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    #7 JCW03, Feb 4, 2011
    The reason for looking into fan mods or upgrades is that I do not really want to shell out 300-400 everytime the fan fails. Right now I am on my 2nd fan & looking for a 3rd ,as this one is not functioning correctly. Oh & who sells a fan at the most reasonable price, I need a new one.
     
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    #8 Nitrominis, Feb 4, 2011
    If you are on your third fan unit than you have another issue elsewhere that needs to be diagnosed before you keep replacing failed fans. The TSB's (BMW/MINI Technical Service Bulletins) on fan replaced is average across the board so yours is a bit unusual?
     
  8. phydeaux

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    #9 phydeaux, Feb 4, 2011
    I second the request for reasonable pricing on fans. The 1st stage on my radiator fan no longer works, and I was told $770+ by the dealer to replace. I'm sure a good chunk of that is labor. If I can avoid that cost, I feel that I come out ahead.
     
  9. BThayer23

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    #10 BThayer23, Feb 4, 2011
    If you're talking about the power steering fan, you should look into the late model air channel for the R52/R53. Look up part number 51757201453 on RealOEM.com.