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Originally Posted by softconsult
Can't you just picture the design meeting. "Well here's a way we can save money. Eliminate one aux fan with motor and replace it with a free wheeler driven by a v belt from the other one. Two pulleys, a belt , and a freewheeler will be cheaper than the alternative that has worked well for years and years. I am picturing the design based soley on this thread.
Kind of like buying a 2007 E Class that has no center arm rest, just a breadbox sliding tray cover to rest your right elbow on. Those accountants are simply brilliant marketers.
Steve
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I replaced mine, no big deal. And I have never heard of a failing belt do that kind of damage.
The elimination of one motor was a weight-saving measure. The engineers are always trying to shave ounces here and there...not as bad as an airplane, but obviously a main concern.
Also, the cost of repair and replacement is probably lower with only one motorized aux. fan.
The bean counters mess up many times...I just don't hink this is one of those tiimes.
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