Yeah, I also saw that poll...from an ancient thread back in '08.
My other '08 ti has a clutch/fan but it is an Auto. I suspect with transmission cooling requirements and additional radiator (engine+AC+transmission) BMW put in the fan that may not be necessary on the manuals. I could be wrong but I would bet that Autos have fans and early tis with manual transmissions don't.
Thanks for the input though ... I feel better about the no-fan situation, but agree with doing cooling system rebuild to be on the safe side. I have to say, the 318 with manual and no fan revs much faster than the Auto with all the additional stuff. |