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Has anyone here upgraded their radiator fan switch from the 91 degree to the 82 degree? I was wondering if it was really worth it and if it would be necessary.
Currently my low fan switch does not work and I am planning on autocrossing my car this summer=possible overheating. Should I just go with the stock 91 degree or the lower temp?
Also, should I keep my 99 degree or get a lower temp for that too?
__________________ -1985 325e - 5000 RPM's of Fury
Dude, I love the catchphrase. 5000rpms of fury. As a fellow E owner, I agree.
Am I the only one confused about the fan, however? My E has a fan bolted to the front of the engine, and it spins with the engine. Don't have any other fans on there. I don't think it's electrically actuated.
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Changed the car's name, now it's - Roxanne -1985 325e
Originally posted by offabroadway@Jun 8 2005, 09:19 PM Dude, I love the catchphrase. 5000rpms of fury. As a fellow E owner, I agree.
Am I the only one confused about the fan, however? My E has a fan bolted to the front of the engine, and it spins with the engine. Don't have any other fans on there. I don't think it's electrically actuated.
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There is also an electric fan in front of your radiator that will turn on low when your coolant level reaches 91F and then high at 99F. I was wondering if I should get a temp. switch that will turn the low on at 82F.
__________________ -1985 325e - 5000 RPM's of Fury
The only problem with using the lower temperature is that the fan will most likely be on which will be using the alternator more and thus taking away from the power getting to the wheels. I'm still undecided though.
__________________ -1985 325e - 5000 RPM's of Fury
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