1987 300D Fan clutch - best /cheapest option? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TheDon · #16 03-07-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by renaissanceman

I got the fan/clutch out, man, what at total PITA!

I was so happy when that center bolt finally budged! It took putting torque on the allen wrench using an 8mm box end and a large extension and socket and then rapping on the extension with a hammer. I was sweating bullets that it was going to strip.

The 606 components look like they will drop right in without fuss, but I need to replace the tensioner/damper and vacuum pump first.

I bought the special socket that's a very short 8mm. Made the job easy to remove the fan clutch.

sixto · #17 03-07-2015, 07:42 PM

I got by with a hex key and leverage to start then I hooked the key through an 8mm box wrench to make a tie wrench. It just occurred to me that I could have hooked the key through a couple of 8mm box wrenches for a tristar wrench

Sixto
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renaissanceman · #18 03-14-2015, 07:17 PM

I got it all buttoned up and started today. The fan/clutch combo seem to work great and fit perfectly. Not bad for $75, and moves a ton more air than before the repair -- it moved essentially none, now there's a healthy breeze at idle.

That should keep my temperature at a comfortable level when summer rolls around. Now I need to get to the bottom of my heater valve always letting coolant in to the heater core so I can keep my temperature at a comfortable level when summer comes!