How do I fix a faulty I/O fan on my Mac Pro (2008)?

My I/O: USB, Firewire  quit working reliably.  Took it to the Apple Store.  They informed me that the I/O fan was faulty.  I assume this led to high temperature in the I/O section.  They said that replacing the fan would probably fix the prob, but that my Mac Pro is now a legacy machine so they do not have access to parts to fix it.  I am looking for either a source of I/O fans and instructions how to replace or a suggestion where to get this done.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Dewey Dykstra wrote:
Hi.  The manuals and the software look very useful.  Thank you.  I can clearly see what the fans look like.  As I indicated to Grant Bennet-Alder, I was told by a fellow in the Apple Store after looking at my machine on a test bench that there was a problem with the I/O fan, but apparently this is not how the fans are labelled.  Hence, I do not know which of the fans is problematic.
A1186 is the Early 2008 Mac Pro. Page 181 in the manual shows the various fans and their part numbers. With the side cover off, you should be able to easily see all but the power supply fan either working or not. With a good flashlight shining in the front of the Mac, the PS fan should be visible if you've only got one optical drive and you should feel a breeze out the back at the top if it's running. Or, pull out the optical drive carrier and the fan should be visible.

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