Will this 450W Radiator Fan & Motor fit my 1988 Vanagon with factory AC?

Yes, this 450W electric radiator fan and motor is designed for all 1986-91 Vanagon models equipped with factory AC. It's a direct fit for your 1988 model.

My Vanagon doesn't have factory AC. Can I still use this 450W fan and is it a good upgrade?

Absolutely! If your Vanagon does not have factory AC, you likely have the smaller 300W fan. You can upgrade to this more powerful 450W fan motor for significantly improved cooling. You will need our fan shroud adapter bracket kit and will need to refer to your Bentley manual for the specific wiring harness requirements, as this 450W unit uses a different harness than the smaller systems.

Is this the OEM radiator fan, and why is the GoWesty price so much better than the dealer?

This is a high-quality aftermarket radiator fan and motor, manufactured to meet or exceed original specifications. We offer competitive pricing by sourcing directly and passing those savings onto our customers. While the dealer price is $861.10, our aim is to provide you with an excellent part at a much more accessible price point.

How important is it to have a spare radiator fan, and is this part readily available?

Given the difficulty in sourcing these parts and the potential for a failed fan to leave you stranded, having a spare radiator fan is a smart move, especially while this 450W unit is available at a great price. It's wise to secure one now as a backup for your Vanagon's cooling system.

Moteur de ventilateur de radiateur 450w

Name: Ventilateur et moteur de radiateur (450 W) [Vanagon récent]
SKU: 251-959-455M
Price: 199.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Ventilateur et moteur de radiateur (450 W) [Vanagon récent]

Product:	251-959-455M
Works With:	1986-1991
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
Availability:	Low Stock

$199.95

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Il s'agit du moteur électrique puissant de 450 W et du ventilateur de radiateur de dernière génération. Il s'adapte à tous les modèles Vanagon de 1986 à 1991 équipés de la climatisation d'usine. Le concessionnaire vend cette pièce exacte 861,10 $ ! Donc, même si le vôtre fonctionne bien pour le moment, vous pourriez vouloir en obtenir un en guise de secours tant qu'ils sont disponibles et BON MARCHÉ !

Conseil de pro : Si votre van N'EST PAS équipé de la climatisation d'usine, vous avez le plus petit moteur de ventilateur de 300 W. Profitez-en pour passer à ce ventilateur de 450 W plus puissant en utilisant notre kit de support d'adaptation de carénage de ventilateur pour une performance de refroidissement grandement améliorée. Le moteur de ventilateur de 450 watts utilise un faisceau de câbles différent de celui du système plus petit de 300/200 watts. GoWesty n'inclut pas d'instructions pour la mise à niveau de votre faisceau de câbles pour le moteur de ventilateur de 450 watts. Référez-vous à votre manuel Bentley pour les exigences de câblage spécifiques du moteur de ventilateur de 450 watts.

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Perfect Fit

Fits, works, no problem. It's a bit louder than the original but I sure know that it's on and doing the job.

Quiet fan

My old fan was loud. The new one is very quiet.

Radiator fan for my 1986 camper vanagon

The first fan that was sent to me had faulty bearings in it and bench testing it it sounded very loud. But they sent me a another one and when I went to install it I had to enlarge the holes on my mounting bracket because the studs on the new fan didn't line up to the original holes. After that it was good

Silence of the squirrels.

Old radiator fan started to go, maybe bearings? Whatever it was, it sounded like squirrels in a blender every time it kicked on. Awful sound. Been pleased with this replacement.