Do you need a new radiator fan.... here's a cheap alternativ

[poison]

My radiator fan died recently and I was horrified at the price of a new one
through Maxda at over $600 for just the motor. I tried stripping the fan motor
with little success.

My next option was $180 for a second hand fan that could crap out in a couple
of months.I looked round for after market options and the best I could find
was at Appco Auto Parts. A new 12" electric fan complete with shrowd (part
number ACK-1002) for $121.

A simple mod'
I removed the original fan and shroud (the hardest part of the job), then cut
away the four arms from the shroud that hold the fan in place. Next I cut off
the four mounting brackets off the outside of the new fan (so it's round).
This then fits perfectly inside the old fan shroud, I just had to glue it in
place with epoxy or I could have used bolts but they would have been ugly.
Just make sure you sit the fan as far forward (towards radiator) into the
shroud or it will rub on one of the air conditioning pipes.

It's not original parts (some will no doubt frown) but it's very tidy and
cheaper than even an old second hand one, and it's very tidy.

Cheers

Gazza