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Originally Posted by DougPEX5
Mine started making noise after we got below 20F. The replacement looks time consuming. I’ll wait till warmer weather maybe. Any recommendations on quality affordable replacements?
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I think I paid about $145 or so for a Valeo fan. The Febi version is a few bucks less, but probably just as good.
Mine didn't make noise, it just stopped spinning. A well placed whack on the center of the dash usually managed to get it running again. Until it didn't, lol. The brushes are spring loaded and eventually wear a deep groove into the commutator; so deep that they eventually stop making contact.
I think it took me about 14 hours to replace the fan, but I was methodical about labeling hardware, making notes and cleaning connections. I also wrapped anything that might rattle in felt and lined the flat areas with Dynamat. A pro could likely do it in about half that time. Worst part is removing the center console; which doesn't actually need to be removed, just released from where it mates to the the dash.