why belt driven fan braking?

1997 BMW 328
154,000 MILES
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ARIZAPEREZ5
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BMW 328i 1997; belt driven fan broke twice and now can not turn on without a terrifying sound as if engine will fall apart from inside.
Oct 7, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is bolted to the water pump. this could be the reason if the pump bearing has failed.

Roy
Oct 7, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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