Rear heater blower motor replacement
05-03-2005 | 07:19 AM
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Thanks for the info.
Saving weight on the rear wheels is always very tempting and I very rarely stand still in traffic. I will have to talk more to the mechanic next time I am due for service.
The screaching noise by the way is really scary, last time I fired her up while warm to get back on the track everybody looked at me like if the whole car was about to blow
Saving weight on the rear wheels is always very tempting and I very rarely stand still in traffic. I will have to talk more to the mechanic next time I am due for service.
The screaching noise by the way is really scary, last time I fired her up while warm to get back on the track everybody looked at me like if the whole car was about to blow
05-06-2005 | 08:35 PM
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I saw you pics in the other thread - your car looks very good! Did you polish and wax? If so, what did you use?
I use Griots clay and then their Carnuba wax. Smells good and gives a great shine!
07-04-2005 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JBH
You can bypass the blowers and rely on the engine fan to force air from the engine compartment to the headers. I suspect the volume of air will be substantially reduced, especially when engine rpms are low. I don't know what this does to engine temperatures - I wouldn't do it because these engines need all the cooling possible.
Unless you are looking for ways to reduce weight (they weight about 5-7 lbs each), I would replace them.
Unless you are looking for ways to reduce weight (they weight about 5-7 lbs each), I would replace them.
Just to share some info on the topic.
I still haven't done the repair as I am waiting for service.
The noise got so bad on track this week-end it spooked me out. Took out the "switch" to disable it and went out for a few more track sessions. Big difference in engine (oil) temp after 15 minutes flat out, the car had never run so hot.
Looks like it's the wrong way to save a few KGs since I would need an additional oil cooler to compensate.
07-04-2005 | 11:22 PM
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That's useful info. About a month ago several of these blowers came up for sale on eBay. I bought one for $71 and replaced the one I had earlier cleaned and lubricated. Seems now, that was the right thing to do.
07-06-2005 | 05:22 AM
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Definately not the same.
I replaced mine earlier this year and I think the blower fan is the same as that used on the 3.2 Carrera.
I got mine from Type 911 in Beckenham. If you look on their website the picture for the 964 ( http://www.type-911.co.uk/images/general/964fan.jpg ) one looks completely different to the 965 one ( http://www.type-911.co.uk/images/general/fan32.jpg ). Their picture link for the 965 one is the same as a that for the 3.2 Carrera.
I replaced mine earlier this year and I think the blower fan is the same as that used on the 3.2 Carrera.
I got mine from Type 911 in Beckenham. If you look on their website the picture for the 964 ( http://www.type-911.co.uk/images/general/964fan.jpg ) one looks completely different to the 965 one ( http://www.type-911.co.uk/images/general/fan32.jpg ). Their picture link for the 965 one is the same as a that for the 3.2 Carrera.
07-09-2005 | 12:43 AM
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