RPR Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 1999 D1 4.0 V8 auto (US spec). Heater blower making ominous noises, very loud, when pushed past the first setting. Had a good search and while there were quite a few posts on the difficulties associated with access to said unit on the 200tdi models, not surprisingly perhaps, not much info on 4.0 V8s. Were these sold in the UK and could anyone afford to run them? If so, can anyone tell me how difficult it is to get at, the blower and motor, and what this issue may be? Again, goes loud and dangerous sounding when cranked up past first setting. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliejasper1111 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Probably a dry bearing in the blower motor bearing? Thankfully its a lot easier to get out than the 200, pull down the trim under the glove box and you should be able to see it. probably just needs a squirt of WD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 We used to be able to afford them! Now you will find most people run an LPG conversion - costs half the price for fuel, without compromising the power! Mind you, not anything like as cheap as your place - and your countrymen get all excited about petrol prices!! Drill, Baby, Drill!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPR Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Drill, Baby, Drill!! That's the ticket!!!! Thanks for the advice. I will go at it with lube and see how that goes (let's make sure this statement stays within the context of fan motor bearings...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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