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Originally Posted by cchino623
Hello all,
I just got a call back from an Indy Mechanic that is working on my 2003 x5 3.0L because she had overheated the other day. It seems the auxiliary fan is not working and he has to replace that as well as the thermostat. He told me to take off the entire front and whatever other items he has to do to change both of those items it would take about 6 hours and that the time is according to book estimates. Could anyone verify that this estimate sounds about right?
thank you,
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Why would the auxilliary fan not working cause your x5 to overheat? I haven't had mine work for the past 2 years and not once has the car overheated. Unless you use your AC often, the aux fan doesn't play a huge role in the cooling system. It only comes on when the engine temps get to a certain temp and then shuts off.
Not sure how much time is given for specific repairs, but the front bumper, fan clutch, expansion tank, and radiator all have to come off to remove the aux fan. Also include draining the cooling system and refilling/bleeding once put back together.