1998 BMW 328 overheating

1998 BMW 328
110,120 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RIGLEAUTOMOTIVE
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should you be able to stop the mechanical fan with your hand with engine running.I have a overheating problem and i suspect the fan clutch.I can literly stop the fan with my hand,does that sound right.TIA
Jul 13, 2009 at 2:02 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Replace fan clutch if suspect, if it is leaking replace it straight away. It has left hand thread.
Jul 15, 2009 at 8:33 AM
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RIGLEAUTOMOTIVE
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Thanks,I did replace the fan clutch and it repaired the problem.
Jul 15, 2009 at 9:23 AM
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