Fan clutch test procedure

[shogun]

http://www.mwrench.com/Whitepapers/FanClutchtest.pdf

[zmuff]

You know, it's pretty ironic that the day you post this procedure is the same day I am suspecting mine of not working right. Did the checks, bought a new one, and my temp gauge is once again rock steady at 12:00. Thanks Shogun!

[shogun]

you can even refill it and repair
http://bmwe32.student.utwente.nl/johan/fan_clutch/fix_bi-metaal.jpg
http://bmwe32.student.utwente.nl/johan/fan_clutch/fix_open.jpg
http://bmwe32.student.utwente.nl/johan/fan_clutch/fix_open2.jpg
http://bmwe32.student.utwente.nl/johan/fan_clutch/fix_open3.jpg
procedure
http://members.rennlist.com/blueshark/page11.html