Anyone know if the Heater Fan can be oiled w/o removal?

[bmw_jeff]

My heater box and fan work fine, but the fan is noisy/squeaky. Is there any place I can get access to drop some oil on the fan assembly without removing the box/dash etc? Wish I had remembered to look more closely when I had the console apart last time doh! Thanks,

[Guest Anonymous]

sure - you can see it with the hood open - squirt or spray away.

[jerry]

i've heard of people running a drop of oil along a wire to position oil on the bushing. it should roll like a bead on a string.

[Mike Self]

blower motors and I'll send you a copy. The upper bearing is easy to reach, the lower one, not so easy. But there are ways...

cheers

mike

[JHG762002]

Yes it can be done. I did it on my 76 and it stopped the noise and made it run well. The trick is to use a guide wire, some thing stiff like a metal clothes hanger works well. Aim the end of the wire at the top of the fan and drip the oil down the wire. I would recommend not using too much oil at first and let it soak in before turning the fan back on. If you use too much you will get an oil smell in the car for a while.

[bmw_jeff]

Very good tips, thanks everyone! I'll give the wire trick a try this weekend.