If you are going to use the plastic fan for the OM606, CHECK THE CLEARANCE CLOSELY! As stated above, the blades may need to be trimmed! It took me 2 radiators and a new lower radiator support and brackets to figure that out. Man, what a nightmare! Ran out of money for new radiators, so I had to use the one out of the parts car. It was kind enough to donate its (metal) fan assy., as well.

As far as trimming the blades, I would think one would have to make sure the fan was properly balanced afterward, or the vibrations would certainly shorten the lifespan of one's water pump.

When I get around to reviving the parts car, I plan to use an electric fan....

Jay.

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er

Are you sure your radiator support's not bent or something? I haven't had to do this.

Good Morning, and welcome to the Forum.

There is always some humor here to go along with the seriousness of business of keep all this German iron rolling along.
Don`t take it personal. Jimmy is a great guy and has had a whole herd of these W123`s. and maybe one W124. he can give you a hand and be quite helpfull. though he is has sort of gone to the dark side since he had to hand over his "You know what`s" to his Wife .


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

skruggs-- it may help a bit if you put your location in your profile so it shows up on the upper right of your posts. There's a few very good dismantlers here in SoCal, and they do ship, but it's cheaper when you're face to face with them.

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mjk

'84 300SD 119KMi (Liesl der Diesel)
'84 300D 326KMi when the oil left (former parts car)
'82 300SD 253KMi (new parts car)