If you could, it'd be great if you posted back what kind of clutch and fan blade was put on. Like I said, I have that OEM Behr clutch on order, but it'd be great to know ahead of time if its going to have the exact same problem, before they put it on. Thanks so much.

You probly already know, but just to clarify in case not; The difference between OEM and OE is that an OEM part is made by the third party supplier to BMW according to their exact specs and using their exact design and even down to the molds, etc.. OE means the third party is 'copying' the OEM part as best as they can, and are promising that it will fit and function exactly the same as the OEM part. OE is usually less expensive because the buyer is assumed to know they are getting a copy.

I know my Indi mechanic opts for OE parts first. That's cool, as long as the part functions exactly identically. Like my replacement front suspension arms... Hundreds cheaper, and then happen to work the same. But with this fan clutch... it only saved something like $40. .. and clearly doesn't work like the original.

I recently learned on this board that ESS Tuning has a parts database that shows both the OEM and OE manufacturer for any part. Look for the sponsor link at the top of the forum page. That's an awesome tool. From now on, I'm gonna check before hand so that I can have a fuller more informed conversation with my Indi Mech before they start ordering parts.