Blower motor swap ?

[six2four]

Hi , does anyone out there know if a different heater blower motor E21, E30? will fit a late model 02? Thanks for your help

[Harv]

No they won't Totally different design. I put a big electronics cooling fan in mine and made a resister pac and heat sink to make it work. If I were to do it again (and I someday might) I would just pony up the bones or clams or whatever you call them and buy a new one for an 02. I'd personally get one with the fan blade as I have heard they are balanced at the factory.

John

[SteveJ]

I'd pony up the bones instead of the clams.

Shellfish tends to give off odors after a few days.

My control valve started leaking this year, I rebuilt that with new o-rings, but then the control cable snapped off. Total heater box rebuild is imminent. I already have the center console removed. I think the first COLD morning will force me into the job.

[chipperwerks]

To anyone looking to rebuild, I've got some parts - not new but good clean parts... also possibility of complete box swap out/ core credit .......pardon the parasitical hijack

[Guest Anonymous]

much more efficient. The other cars BMW built at the time of the 2002's model run also used cages rather than a fan blade. I have a couple of good used 2002 heater blower motors available. They have been tested for proper function. Located in Vacaville,CA.

shermanmartinez@hotmail.com

[six2four]

Hey Harv, innovative solution to a replacement fan. Will try to rebuild my motor first, failing that try for a used one, failing that........?

[six2four]

Steve, you're right about the bones, but the clams can't smell any worse than all the rat pooh I found in the heater box. Don't fret about the heater box rebuild, took me less than 2 hours to get everything apart and the box out and dismantled. Just follow the heater box refurbishment FAQ here, it's very well done. Having said that, we'll see how long it takes to get this back together again!