The mere thought of paying $575 for a $50 part would have me thinking of alternate routes. There was a thread a long time ago (years ago) where people were using Rabbit radiator fans. They are much cheaper. My buddy with a Buick Grand National is using a dual electric fan setup from a Chrysler Intrepid. He bought it new for less than $75 (For 2 electric fans). Cools much better than the factory setup. Point is, if you don't mind doing some research and minor fabrication you can find another solution besides paying $500 too much for a part you need. Far as I'm concerned that is ridiculous. If you're a "VW purist" or don't want to be bothered with extra work, buy the $575 fan.
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Michal Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 3:01 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Radiator Fan Hello all. I need a radiator fan and motor assembly. The bearings in mine are bad. I see it on bus depot, but its like $575 +shipping. I dont wanna pay. So what are my options? Anyone have one of these laying around? Maybe you have a parts van? My van is a 90GL, with factory AC. Part number for the fan assembly is 251959455M (not the 251959455G which is only $110!!!) Anyone has anything for me, please let me know. Thanks, Jeff 90 GL
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