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190D electric fan install- temperature switch suggestions?
I may be installing an electric fan in my 190D 2.5. The belt snapped a couple of weeks ago because the tensioner pulley went and I think it may have damaged the fan clutch. The fan now has a noticeable wobble in it. The clutch is tight but I am afraid the bearing may have gotten damaged. I have been toying around with the idea of converting to an electric fan but may have a reason to now. Sure I could replace the fan clutch but that's about $90 and will take a week to get here, plus the fan itself may need to be replaced as well anyway as it is pretty nicked up, that's another $80 or so (I forget the dealer price).
I'm going to check it out on Saturday if the dealer gets the correct bolts from MBUSA for the water pump. They thought that the bolts MBUSA sent them were too short and they were correct, the correct length is 35mm and the ones they were sent were 12mm so I have been waiting for those to get in so I could replace the water pump with a Mercedes remanufactured water pump (which was also part of that order). If I have to replace the fan with an electric one I will need something to use as a switch for the low speed function. I have an electric Volvo fan sitting in my basement that was going to go on a different car but doesn't need it right away. It should fit in the stock fan shroud for the 190D. I may delete the aux fan for less restricted flow across the radiator and condenser. I will have the high speed kick in at 105C and when the AC needs it like the aux fan normally would, but since I won't have a clutch fan, I need a temperature switch that will will kick on the fan at low speed somewhere around 88C-92C. Does one of the many temp sensors on the engine fit that description? If not, any suggestions of what cars I could get a switch like that from or websites that sell a switch like that? I would prefer to use one of the extra sensor bungs in the engine for sensor vs one of the glue-on type temperature switches.
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Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon. |
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The thread size is m14x1.5mm BMW pn 61311364272 You can find these for 82c 87c, 91x and 103c (I think) There are also 3 prong BMW fan switches which can trigger low speed and high speed at different temps, 91c and 99c for example BMW pn 61311378073. 80/88c BMW pn 61318361787K All 3 of the above will screw right into the spare ports on the Mercedes engine without any modification. Make sure to power the fan through a relay because the switches can't handle the full load of the Volvo fan. I used a Volvo fan on my 190e and it was a tight fit. Using the stock shroud was impossible. I had to design and build a fan mount from scratch. Good luck
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Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon. |
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I just finished installing a 12" spal fan pusher in my 190D... I wanted to put a 16" fan puller, but there just isn't enough room between the radiator and the motor accessories...
the fans are simply too wide. if you find a decent fan less than 3" in width, let me know.
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Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon. |
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I wish I could find an electric fan that would fit my 2.6
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Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon. |
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The 2 stock pusher aux fans on the 2.6 set to high are more than enough cooling to handle that engine. You just have to find a way to switch them on at a lower temp instead of the stock 105c.
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What is wrong with using the Aux fan? why spend the money? Just wire up a 90C toaster Normally Open ( NO ) thermostat to ground to activate the Aux fan. BTDT. Minimal $.
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed. W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry. |
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Maximum...
I would stick with automotive components designed to deal with vibration and exposure to the elements, but that's just me.
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WOW. You have my deepest sympathy.
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed. W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry. |
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I have a similar setup controlling the low cut in of the two stock aux fans try auber instruments . they make a nice little controller with a built in relay and gauge. fully programmable and works with almost any sensor. The heading says egt but the unit can be set to read a standard temp sender, rtd coil, or thermocouple.
Automobile Multimeter for EGT, Boost, Red [SYL-1813R] - $49.50 : auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry
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That controller is pretty cool. Would need to find a variable sensor to work with it. I am wanting to put an electric fan in place of the mechanical fan and 2 aux fans on my 2.5DT OM602. A/C season is starting and when idling the mech. fan does not draw much air and the aux fans blowing on the evap are not very efficient. I have been looking for a single or dual elec. fan that will fit between the water pump and radiator.
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Unless I can swap over the 2.6 core support and radiator support and push the radiator forward enough to fit the fan when I put all of the stuff from my 190D into the 190E 2.3 I just bought.
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Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon. |
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16" Electric Curved Blade Reversible Cooling Fan 12V 3000CFM Thermostat Kit | eBay I don't know if the 190d has similar room but there you go. http://i.imgur.com/jmwTRfq.jpg I didn't want to pass the straps through the radiator hence the zip ties. Works quite well.
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