COMEON?? REALLY NLA?

[mac]

The Heater/defrost BLOWER has gone NLA?  

 

how can this be?

 

Mac. 

[02Les]

It's shown on Blunts site and Bav Auto.

https://www.blunttech.com/products/13009977

[TobyB]

We ARE talking about a 40+ year old car, here.

 

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[Jbaumshelter]

I bought the motor from Blunt. Got a new fan blade from Grainger. Total project under $100. It's a PITA to tear it all apart. If you want directions and part #'s from Grainger send me a PM. You have to drill out the bore to the exact size with a drill press. This guy sells all the parts you may possibly need for anything with the heater box. I highly recommend him. Or you can buy it all complete from him for $140. Here is the link:

 

https://prdesignsf.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fblower-motor

[Mike Self]

I belive someone posted awhile ago that the motor is identical to one used on a Porsche, and that it's actually cheaper from Porsche than BMW.  All you have to do is swap the fan onto the new motor, and if the old one is shot, it's easy to do without damaging the fan (you will ruin the motor, however but if it's shot, who cares?).  

 

mike

[Jbaumshelter]

Yes that works, mine had a porsche motor in it. Wasn't installed correctly and caused it to burn our pre-maturely. However, I had to reverse the wires when I switched back to the new motor because the fan was spinning backwards. Of course I discovered this after installing it and had to take out the heater box again. 

[mac]

Thanks guys. 

Gotta order that motor ASAP before they REALLY go NLA.

(keep it as a spare for the future).

Thanks again. 

 

Mac. 

[mbaum.collects@gmail.com]

I suggest moving to Florida no need for the heater


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[Russell74Fjord]

Also the same motor was used on the German built, Ford Capris from the early 70's. 

 

Who had one of those ? I had two, 4 bangers, friend had the V6. 

[Stevenc22]

even parts geek has 11 in stock for $70

 

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1976/bmw/2002/climate_control/blower_motor.html

[Driv3r]

Most of Bosch motors currently sold are made in China. I bought mine from a member here with upgraded lighter/ quieter fan already attached for $120 and it's not made in China. Lookup Promano.

 

 

[Brandon]

I imagine you could rebuild the motor as an alternative to purchasing a new one, or if you can’t get a new one anymore.  Most of these dead motors come back to life if you clean them up and lubricate the bearings.  Main problem is the poor design by bmw exposing the motor to the elements.  The early cars had a cover over the motor blocking out any moisture and dirt but they apparently stopped installing the cover on later cars.

['76mintgrün'02]

Call me lazy, but I was able to lube the bearings (bushings?) with the fan still installed. by adding a length of weed eater fuel line between two straws.  It worked!   Maybe you could just call me lucky instead....  I now consider this part of the maintenance routine and expect to do it every couple of years, to keep my old fan happy.

 

[Conserv]

12 minutes ago, '76mintgrun'02 said:

Call me lazy, but I was able to lube the bearings (bushings?) with the fan still installed. by adding a length of weed eater fuel line between two straws.  It worked!   Maybe you could just call me lucky instead....  I now consider this part of the maintenance routine and expect to do it every couple of years, to keep my old fan happy.

 

 

Sorry, Tom,

 

We don’t call that lucky, we call that ingenious!

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

[Vicleonardo1]

22 hours ago, Russell74Fjord said:

Also the same motor was used on the German built, Ford Capris from the early 70's. 

 

Who had one of those ? I had two, 4 bangers, friend had the V6. 

I had a manual V6.  (very first stick for me) Not a performance machine, but a fun little car. Had a very funky carburetor on it.

Useless trivia: Our 2002's use the very same air filter.