03CL55AMG Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am new to this forum and did not see any vendor lists, but I need an OEM primary fan or at least the motor. What would some of you vets suggest, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Get a used working one from a member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_Rich Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I think you can still buy the fan motor, but from something like an Eclipse.I'm not sure on the details. When my fan went out on my old '86, I rebuilt the motor with new brushes.It's a bit of a pain to do correctly.Finding brushes that worked required going to a place that had a nice stock of various brushes trying to find some that fit.You should also burnish the arbor when replacing brushes which is basically polishing it and removing the score marks. When my fans started going out in my '88 and I ran out of spares, I put in a flex fan and never looked back. Maybe one day, I'll find time to rebuild all the old fan motors in my shed and sell them. Also check out http://starquest.i-x.net/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber308 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) I checked with two online Mitsu. dealers on part no. MB356496 and got no where. Check on this site with: thetexan88. He might be able to help you.Hey, I found it. MB356496. Primary Motor Fan. $206.58 from http://www.ricartmitsubishi.com I would still try thetexan88.I paid $90.00 in 1991 for a new Primary Fan Cooling Motor.Parts go up in price. Especially with Factory parts for our cars.We are lucky to still find them. Bill Edited March 2, 2011 by Caliber308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf87Conquest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've had the best success finding the parts I need from 2 sources...Rockauto.com and Rockville Mitsubishi which can be contacted online. Fan motors that can be taken apart (not the sealed units) there is another option...look for an electric motor repair shop in your area. Rebuilding what you have is hassle free when it comes time to install the motor...no rewire, no adapters etc. and is most often cheaper than replacement. The place I go to here in my small town even offers a guarantee on their work...and stand behind it. Fastest time from drop off to pick up was 2 days, the longest was 4 days...the replacement parts needed came late to the shop. I'm not sure new OEM motors are available, it's most likely a reman (rebuilt) one anyway. So why worry...I'd take mine in to be rebuilt. I get my same motor I dropped off back...no hassles, no worries it fits and has a guarantee. It's up to you...good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_C. Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Yeah, a big problem with our fan motors is trash gets inside too. Mine was full of dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creakyjoints Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 First gen eclipse motor is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03CL55AMG Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks guys that is some useful info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Subaru! http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=135983 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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