At 07:54 AM 4/9/2013, Mike Bucchino Sr wrote: >If the noise is such a prevalent problem with these fans, it makes >sense to lube it properly with a high-temp grease before installing >it. If it still makes noise after that, then it's the brushes or >the fan rubbing against the housing. It also makes sense to test it >on all speeds before going through all the trouble of completely installing it. It's not bearing noise or interference, the blower itself is noisy. I think it may be because Meyle didn't properly trim molding flash off the blades of the blower wheel. I agree about the speed testing (he said ruefully). Yours, David |
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