Large fan 360mm confirmed faulty.
Small fan 280mm is ok. This comes on with the a/c.
So will try to replace both fans with new in the near future.
But it ain’t cheap.
Afterrun fans
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Re: Afterrun fans
Let us know how you go on Steve. Both were NLA everywhere when I was looking, couldn't get much info on compatibility with other models either; they may well be C5 RS6 exclusive.steve2003rs6 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:23 pmLarge fan 360mm confirmed faulty.
Small fan 280mm is ok. This comes on with the a/c.
So will try to replace both fans with new in the near future.
But it ain’t cheap.
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Re: Afterrun fans
Hi weib sechs.Weiß-sechs wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:28 pmLet us know how you go on Steve. Both were NLA everywhere when I was looking, couldn't get much info on compatibility with other models either; they may well be C5 RS6 exclusive.steve2003rs6 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:23 pmLarge fan 360mm confirmed faulty.
Small fan 280mm is ok. This comes on with the a/c.
So will try to replace both fans with new in the near future.
But it ain’t cheap.
With a lot of help from shoppinit.
I have managed to purchase a new original large fan from Audi Tradition. It ain’t cheap well over £1 k
The new small original fan was purchased from Deutsche Parts which was around £250.
Both fans are complete and inclusive of built in control units.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Afterrun fans
The small one has a separate control unit.
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Re: Afterrun fans
Ah it must be the motor I am looking at on the small fan.
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Just waiting for the large fan to arrive but
Having lots of delivery problems with Audi tradition and DHL.
Then get them installed. Hopefully with the new cooler.
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Are you going to throw your old one(s) away. I'd be interested in seeing if the broken one (I think that's the large one?) is repairable by a middle aged bloke in a garage - that'd be a useful DIY, wouldn't it?
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Sorry Matt. I have already promised it to a fellow member.
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No problems at all. To whoever it is - if it's repairable, please can you do a DIY?
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I'm sure he will 
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Re: Afterrun fans
Large fan still in Germany. Expected at forwarding company this Friday.
Not holding my breath though.
Not holding my breath though.
Re: Afterrun fans
It'll turn up eventually.
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Re: Afterrun fans
If it does take a while then so be it. It could prove to be beneficial. That will give me time to sort out a new rad.
With new fans and cooler it would be a shame not to replace the rad.
With new fans and cooler it would be a shame not to replace the rad.
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Just in time for this summer's heatwave.
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