Ahh cheers gets! That heater is not present in my car, I assume it is some sort of cold weather option?

CV boots and brake lines have been checked and found in good shape! Took the car today with an upgraded fan design. (heavier fan with a ring, different fan shroud with about an inch of clearance all around. Motor mounts haven bene inspected too, seem to be fine)

the car is making a wooshing noise when cold starting again for about a minute after which it quiets down, just like it did before the fan was replaced. Considering all new parts are installed I'm assuming this is normal :P