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Old 09-21-2011, 03:50 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by 540318 View Post
Yeah, I also saw that poll...from an ancient thread back in '08.

My other '08 ti has a clutch/fan but it is an Auto. I suspect with transmission cooling requirements and additional radiator (engine+AC+transmission) BMW put in the fan that may not be necessary on the manuals. I could be wrong but I would bet that Autos have fans and early tis with manual transmissions don't.

Thanks for the input though ... I feel better about the no-fan situation, but agree with doing cooling system rebuild to be on the safe side. I have to say, the 318 with manual and no fan revs much faster than the Auto with all the additional stuff.
Mine is an auto, no clutch fan. Still stays cool, even with the fan not working on low...

Dave, I dunno...Pretty sure it was a ti motor and it sure had a mechanical fan on it..Also the donor motor was in front of a 5 speed ...
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