I am pretty sure that the noise I can hear is one of the cooling fan bearings. As the twin fan assembly is expensive,I intend to remove it and change the bearings. Has anyone done this? It would save time if I had the new bearings to hand before dismantling. Does anyone know what bearings are fitted?

They'll likely be OEM Oilite bushings, which unless you have a lathe, and some Oilite bearing stock, you'll struggle to change them. These things are designed to be disposable should they fail, you'll probably even struggle to get the motor casing apart, normally being sealed for life. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

This is for a manual transmission but Skan Auto have them in from time to time


https://www.skanautomotive.com/product?pid...p;sku=2732

Thanks guys. Useful information.
I will look at squirting some lube in. If that doesn't work I'll have to look for a used assembly.

for my single fan LR2 the bearing is marked (Note I can only see one bearing)

608Z CW CHINA


Take care

Paul

I guess these will do, if Paul is on the money.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274569244356?ha...SwUgBfD2ik (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

Brilliant guys. Thanks for your help. I am thinking I should by a used assembly off eBay and change the bearings before starting any dismantling of the car.