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PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - JumpingJackFlash - 01-25-2016 04:18 AM
My PS fan is in dire need of replacement. In addition to replacing it, I would like to install the snorkel/duct setup used on the Automatic S 1st-Gens. Does anyone have the cooling duct and underbody paneling used? Thanks.
Parts 2 and 3 in the diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/images/diag_34np.png
Cooling duct - 51 75 7 201 453
Underbody paneling - 51 75 7 201 784
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - ColinGreene - 01-25-2016 10:37 PM
A how to exists if you google it, i personally dont see the point.
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - JumpingJackFlash - 01-26-2016 01:34 AM
The PS cooling fan on my '06 MCS has been grinding with dust/dirt for years. It makes a bit of a squeak sound at times. I want to replace the fan but also do some preventive maintenance since the Germans put down tons of road salt/grime during the Winter months. I have one of the original skid plates from my old '02 MCS back in the states, but I don't want to have to remove it every time I do an oil change. Not to mention it could become a place for fluid drips to collect, and German car inspectors are extremely picky about zero oil leaks (which is why I made it a priority to replace the crank, oil filter housing, and oil exchanger seals a couple of months ago).
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - BlimeyCabrio - 01-26-2016 11:23 AM
Groundhog destroyed the duct on my car. I replaced with the non-ducted setup, and put a grille on the fan. Has been fine ever since. But I consider replacing those fans a PM item every few years...
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - chris1160 - 01-28-2016 05:13 PM
there is a recall on all r53 for the ps might be able to get it covered.
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - ColinGreene - 01-28-2016 11:21 PM
http://www.billswebspace.com/MiniR53PSPFanDuctDIY.htm
you are welcome.
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - JumpingJackFlash - 01-29-2016 04:06 AM
^^^^ That's the link that got me turned on to the idea. So far, I've found the cooling duct for ~$157. Just wanted to see if I could find one used since that price went way up compared to ~$35 when they were still available during OEM production. Shroud is still cheap. Replacement fan is still ~$60 too.
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - JumpingJackFlash - 03-19-2016 06:30 AM
Thanks Colin for hooking me up with the PS fan duct. I will work on acquiring the remaining parts to get this project finished.
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - ColinGreene - 03-19-2016 11:12 AM
No problem.
Did it make it over ok?
RE: PS Cooling Setup for Automatic S - JumpingJackFlash - 03-19-2016 12:01 PM
Yes, the package arrived just fine. It hit Chicago on Wednesday the 16th. I was surprised it was here today. Usually takes a little longer to make the flight (based on package size, first-come first fit).