Re: 533i Over heating

[Jerry Brown <jerbrown@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Damian,

The real problem may be the fan clutch. If you can stop the fan's
rotation at idle replace the clutch. If I remember correctly, they run
50-60 bucks. 

BTW, for this test, I recommend using some inanimate object that won't
damage the fan, since sticking your hand in there at the wrong angle
will not be pleasant.

Good luck,
- -jerry

Damian Horner wrote:
> 
> I have a 1983 533i which tends to get very hot when sitting traffic on a
> warm day.  The backup fan does kick in, but not normally until the
> temperature guage is almost at the red.  I suspect the fan switch, which
> is temperature controlled has 'moved' over the years and is kicking in
> too high.
> 
> Does anyone agree, where is the switch on the engine, and lastly, are
> there any Bentley manuals out there wanting a new home - I'd like to buy
> one and if I can't get one here I'll have to order it from Bavarian
> Auto.
> 
> Thanks - Damian Horner.

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