Macker Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I have an '80 series 3, and am sort of confused. Do I have a smith's heater? I'm looking for a blower motor for left hand drive. Thought about trying to modify my right hand drive one, but mine is rusted so that's a no-go. Found an overpriced blower motor on a US website, says it's a series 3 "smiths" blower motor, wasn't sure if that was the right one or not. Can anyone recommend a place to find one? I check ebay etc. occasionally but haven't had luck yet. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Series Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Blanchards have them but high price. http://www.pablanchard.co.uk/product.asp?productID=9499 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macker Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 that was the part number I couldn't seem to come up with. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Given that it's just a 12v electric motor, I'd have thought a wander round a junkyard, flea market, or eBay, with a tape measure would find you something suitable. Unless you're really worried about originality, in which case phone Blanchards and bend over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macker Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 I was thinking the same thing, just thought I'd see if I could find a cheap one first. Found a new one for 125 us here in the states, which is definitely cheaper.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 A Defender heater can be fitted with minimal modification and, while still not amazing, is miles ahead of the standard Series III affair. With enough forethought, most car heaters of similar design could probably be made to fit. Plenty of space in that area of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have a blower motor from a Pontiac van in my series 3. Besides being a 3 speed motor, she blows a far more molecules into the cabin. Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Series Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Spotted this on ebay if any use to you http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMITHS-12V-HEATER-MOTOR-FAN-/170556594625?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b5f719c1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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