Radiator cooling fan U/s

[aussie]

My cooling fan will not operate when temp rises to prescribed level- temp gauge rises sharply at traffic lights and fan does not kick in. The fan has resistance when turning by hand through the rad guard indicating bearings are u/s.
Dealer quote for replacement fan Aud $680 + $200 for fitting.
Ques. Is there an after market alternative and if so selling site?

The $200 fitting cost seems reasonable and if no alternative part then I will give them the go ahead.

If a cheaper alternative then I will fit it myself. Can it be replaced by removing the securing bolts and tilting the radiator forward?
Looking forward to your advice.
cheers

[aussie]

Up date The fan now turns freely but there appears to be some forward/backward play. Can the fan be serviced ie the bearings be replaced?

[tiggerii]

Take a look at this old thread which may help - https://www.tiger1050.com/index.php/topic,31061.0.html

[Freddy]

If it's actually dead, get one off ebay.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/234071727049?hash=item367fc31bc9:g:kjgAAOSwew1g3Qca&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4FaEIle3rkNEPLyYqWx2PdderJBGhWqqY2GkOQ3D5pZp8TQ9yUlsuNcU3N7NJUwmGRVoXXP9wGg7I9HNDgaN%2FG0%2B%2FF%2BJjkju%2F%2FhyTGKVk5RBbKQuofECFOJ3IrqVxHfKmK5y56b8Edsgrd204NoVOsf%2BXa9ER9LZRdZ9OihIWIddwPiIaTT7rGzvpKnzDECXJ%2FRhdhVJnA5wQrmGgyYGO8hrm9oS1eYC0zCV2K2ezvJ5iZt5eXWHepQsZHl5n3EWYSNPMlKJrI9hxiW4Wgz%2F81pPYN9mkjSElguSDjwqolMb%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-qagNHXYg