[bimmerfan1972]

Hey everyone, did my water pump and thermostat this weekend, and I'm tired of removing the crappy radiator fan. Pretty sure I broke a hose when reinstalling, so I'm going to have to go back in this weekend and see if I can find the one I need to replace. Has anyone used the Mishimoto fan upgrade? Seems like a pretty easy install, is much smaller than stock so it's easier to remove, and is stated to provide better cooling, higher cfm.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-mishimot...mmfan-14c~msh/

[Efthreeoh]

what information do you have that makes it an easier install than the original equipment designed part? The radiator fan is a single connector, one screw and paying attention to making sure the clips attach correctly.

The Mishimoto fan appears to be "universal" fit, which to me is always a red flag that mounting such universal part is usually a PIA.

My 2 cents.

[bimmerfan1972]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

what information do you have that makes it an easier install than the original equipment designed part? The radiator fan is a single connector, one screw and paying attention to making sure the clips attach correctly.

The Mishimoto fan appears to be "universal" fit, which to me is always a red flag that mounting such universal part is usually a PIA.

My 2 cents.

I probably won't do it. I was referring to the pita of taking the fan out and putting it back in. So much stuff in the way, and I end up taking this thing out quite often. Was thinking a smaller fan might make it easier, but yeah, I don't know enough about how it attaches. Anyway, found a coolant leak so I'm onto something else now.