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1998 BMW 328 overheating

Tiny
RIGLEAUTOMOTIVE
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  • 1998 BMW 328
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,120 MILES
Should you be able to stop the mechanical fan with your hand with engine running.I have a overheating problem and I suspect the fan clutch.I can literly stop the fan with my hand, does that sound right. TIA
Monday, July 13th, 2009 AT 2:02 PM

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Tiny
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Replace fan clutch if suspect, if it is leaking replace it straight away. It has left hand thread.
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 AT 8:33 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I did replace the fan clutch and it repaired the problem.
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 AT 9:23 AM

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