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Old 01-04-2015, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RFaber View Post
Thanx guys for the replies, I ended up with the wahler one paid $85 Canadian bucks for it and was pretty happy with how it turned out, as always the most difficult part was threading the fan back onto the engine! . Drove the X5 for a few hours tonight and it ran flawlessly !
1. For Fan Clutch re-installation, I wrote a trick using poultry cord below. I also use anti-seize:
DIY - Fan Clutch Nut Installation - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

2. Look into "Cooling Overhaul" before you get the blown head gasket.
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