.: Mechanically Adjustable Fan Control (Coolant Temp Sensor) - Installation Pics

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Hokay, so this is actually my 3rd in a series of Bimmerfest or Bust threads..


Mechanically Adjustable Fan Control (Coolant Temp Sensor) - Installation Pics

1. Purchased Derale Part No. 16769 from American Racing Supply



2. Open the package (duh). Take note of the small foam piece in the small plastic bag.



3. Photo below is the stock photo of the package contents. All accounted for. (... but the wire is blue@#$&*)


4. The sensor goes into the inlet hose, so first, unscrew the clamp.


5. Remove the hose


6. Insert the sensor. The previously mentioned foam piece is meant to go between the capillary wire and the hose.


7. Reinstall the hose and tighten the clamp.


8. Drill a couple (or 4) holes into the sheet metal to install the bracket and the adjustable switch.


9. These are the stock wires for the electric fan (left) and the coolant temperature sensor (right).


10. The two sets of wires are connected so they need to be detached from each other so the wires for the temp sensor can reach the switch.


11. This is the connector to the diode used for the A/C - heater system. Since I have the A/C out, I decided to cut the black/white wire before the connector to have both black/white and green/brown wires at the same length.

12. Strip the wires and...


13. Attach the provided connectors to the ends of the wires...


14. Attach the connectors to the switch like so...


15. Lastly, install a knob as desired. In my case, I thought a spare fan control knob was a nice tongue-in-cheek addition.

[zbmwguy]

what radiator do you have in the car? Looks like a fully polished aluminum unit.

Nice DIY.

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Originally Posted by zbmwguy

what radiator do you have in the car? Looks like a fully polished aluminum unit.

Nice DIY.

thanks. yup... radiator's from ireland eng'g. see my bimmerfest or bust thread

[DEZIAC]

nice work..looks great!