I'm a loser.. I had a mini on the lift today and didn't think of this
oh well, it's coming back to recieve a replacement fan for the electric power steering. yeah, the best design ever... slap a weak fan with chincy bearings under the car in the best place to suck up water, salt, and dirt... then make sure that the car's rad fan relies on it's fuse
if there is time i'll measure it.