If it's "OE", it will have a Mercedes star and part number. If it's OEM, it will be from the original manufacturer, without a Mecedes star and part number, which I believe is Behr not OEA.

I can't help you on compatibility with your .961, my .970 had a plastic fan.

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You can refill the old clutches, btw, if you really want to save some $$. I fixed two of 'em that way, but the process takes hours.


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Can you describe the filling procedure please, it`s nice to have a new one of course, but money is tight now a days, if you can spare $100.00 that`s always a welcome present.

if you cant find a 606 fan clutch, i can get you new ACM from worldpac for $115 incl ship. thats what i put on my 87 300D, it is working fine.

The issue I had earlier was not installing proper shim under the tensioner, so belt was riding off tensioner pulley 1/16". Very bad, it shreded new belt in 2k miles and also took out upper rad hose and AC wiring, and vac lines for EGR.

anyways, if you want a worldpac ACM brand fan clutch for $115 PM me. it works fine with metal fan.

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Paul
Benz-less
I need an SDL !

Thanks paul, i had found this one for a similar price, it`s a replacement for the 603 so i go with this one:

Mercedes Fan Clutch 300D 2.5 190D 2.5 300D 350SD 350SDL

Mercedes Fan Clutch 300D 2.5 190D 2.5 300D 350SD 350SDL

List Price: $220.00
Our Price: $109.95
You Save $110.05!
Replacement Part for: 6032000422
Brand: OEA


Availability: Usually Ships in 24 Hours
Product Code: MB6032000422 Qty:


Description Quality Brand Fan Clutch for Mercedes Benz - (Made in Germany)
Replaces Clutch on Mercedes Part Number: 603 200 0422 with Metal Fan Blade Only

PLEASE NOTE: MERCEDES BENZ NO LONGER OFFERS THIS PART ON ITS OWN, AND NOW SELLS ONLY THE COMPLETE FAN & CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THIS FAN CLUTCH WILL ONLY FIT ON THE ORIGINAL METAL BLADE FAN ANDWILL NOT FIT ON THE LATER REPLACEMENT PLASTIC FAN BLADE.
Fits: Mercedes-Benz Models with METAL engine cooling fans only:
124 Chassis: 300D 2.5T, 300D-T, 300TD-T
126 Chassis: 300SDL, 350SD, 350SDL
140 Chassis: 300SD, S350D
201 Chassis: 190D 2.5T
They got also here (Importec) the 606 for $89.95.
Thanks anyway, but i can use your help for another issue i`m having, take a look at my post:
Hi there guys, i`m relaying on your expertise to resolve a puzzle with my car, after replacing few vacuum hoses and getting some vacuum leakings in the engine area the car begon to smoke a lot (black, really dark black like a russian tank) when trapping on gas pedal, take a eternity to get on revs even with gas pedal fully pressed and just after 2500 rpm begin to accelerate like before but not before covering the whole street in a black cloud and using a fuel tank in about 200 miles, it even continuos smoking after the 2500 rpm, i can clearly see it from the mirrors, any ideas what can be happenning? thanks for any help.

Good price, wonder if brand is as good as ACM ?

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Paul
Benz-less
I need an SDL !

At least is Made in Germany.

I'll be doing this in the near future. Let you know how it goes.

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