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.

Radiator Fan & Motor (450W) [Late Vanagon]

Name: Radiator Fan & Motor (450W) [Late Vanagon]
SKU: 251-959-455M
Price: 199.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Radiator Fan & Motor (450W) [Late Vanagon]

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

$199.95

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This is the late-style powerful 450W electric motor and fan for the radiator. It fits all 1986-91 Vanagon models fitted with factory AC. The dealer gets $861.10 for this exact same part! So, even if yours is working fine now, you might want to get one of these as a back-up while they are available and CHEAP!

Pro tip: If your van DOES NOT have factory installed A/C, you have the smaller 300W fan motor. Take this opportunity to upgrade to this more powerful 450W fan by using our fan shroud adapter bracket kit for greatly improved cooling performance. The 450-Watt fan motor uses a different wiring harness than the smaller 300/200-Watt system. GoWesty does not include instructions to upgrade your wiring harness for the 450-Watt fan motor. Refer to your Bentley manual for specific wiring requirements of the 450-Watt fan motor.

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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.