Date:         Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:52:17 -0400
Reply-To:     pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Radiator Fan
Comments: To: Jeff Michal <jeffmichal@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <191817.117.qm@web38806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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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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