Passenger side blower fan replacement questions
04-19-2011, 10:25 PM
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Passenger side blower fan replacement questions
Just wanted to verify a few points my mechanic is saying.......
1) Does the gas tank need to be removed?
2) How long of a job is it?
3) Any special things need to watch for in doing this job?
4) Blower fan and motor part# 96457201601 costs $639 at Sunset, any other source for less $$ ?
Thanks for any help in advance, I need answer quick !
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'97 Blk/Blk C2S
1) Does the gas tank need to be removed?
2) How long of a job is it?
3) Any special things need to watch for in doing this job?
4) Blower fan and motor part# 96457201601 costs $639 at Sunset, any other source for less $$ ?
Thanks for any help in advance, I need answer quick !
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'97 Blk/Blk C2S
04-20-2011, 06:05 AM
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Hi,
No, the petrol tank does not need to be removed. The fuse box needs to be unbolted/unscrewed and moved out of the way and the firewall behind it needs to be removed but that should be it. The firewall can be taken out without taking the tank out.
Porsche use a special tool to unclip the fan motor from its housing but two flat, thin bladed screwdrivers do just as well.
You should be able to pick up a used motor from a salvage yard for much less I would imagine.
Regards
GR
No, the petrol tank does not need to be removed. The fuse box needs to be unbolted/unscrewed and moved out of the way and the firewall behind it needs to be removed but that should be it. The firewall can be taken out without taking the tank out.
Porsche use a special tool to unclip the fan motor from its housing but two flat, thin bladed screwdrivers do just as well.
You should be able to pick up a used motor from a salvage yard for much less I would imagine.
Regards
GR
04-20-2011, 08:20 AM
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That is the Porsche part number and if that fan is anything like the blower fan in the engine compartment, the motor itself can be bought for a lot less if you get the manufacturer's part number off it.
