S2 Noisy Heater Fan

[Daniel]

Hi,

 

The S2 I looked at had what we thought was a very noisy fan. I don't recall this in any other S2's I've been in, whats yours like? Also I realise it's a clam-off job to repair/replace, does anyone have a rough cost of the parts and labour to do this?

 

Thanks,

Dan

[DrD]

Not sure how to measure it but I reckon I can barely hear mine on its lowest couple of settings unless the engine's off.

 

Mind you, my only comparison is a Mini which has two hairdryers in the footwells ...

[Deleted_User]

mine is like any other car.

 

1. Just about audible

2. Audible over engine noise

3. Loud

 

I only hear the actual noise of the air moving through the pipes though, no strange grinding or the likes of.

[richbk]

hey dan

 

be careful or be aware so you can knock down price

 

my fan was noisy when i bought it 16 months ago, but calmed down, after a bit of fiddling/spraying with wd etc.

 

then 3 months ago started making noise again, then lost speed options i.e

on at 3 or off

 

heater motor is now fooked and needs replacing

 

£200 pair coppers for parts and clam off front and fix (about 5 hours work) rates as applicable.

 

its a common S2 problem so could happen to any one any time

 

good hunting

 

richbk

[Steve J]

Depends what you mean by loud Daniel. It should sound like a rushing but any mechanical sound will mean something's up.

 

Dealers cost a lot to replace a fan etc as their hourly rate is high for clam removal and re-fitting. I think NW quoted 5 hours to remove and refit clam so £500 without anything being done.

[Daniel]

Thanks for the replies guys.

 

On speed 1 it's ok, you can hear the motor a bit, but speed 2 and three you can hear the motor whirring away quite loud, very loud infact. Kinda like when you put cards in your bicycle spokes as a kid.

 

Thanks for the info and prices too. Something I'll definately be speaking to the owner about some more and possibly negotiating. He's a really nice guy though and already said he'll look into it.

 

Since we're talking about this kinda stuff, is there anything that I should look for on an S2 other than the normal stuff you look for on a S1?