Hi all,

I have noticed on my E300 that it has the clutched (guessing viscous) cooling fan attached to the front of the engine. This is in addition to the 2 large electric cooling fans on the front of the radiator as well.

I was just wondering if anyone had removed the stock fan and just used the normal electric fans (much like all modern cars). Just wondering if anyone had as I am sure that having the fan attached to the front of the engine would increase the engine load, much like the AC pump when its activated.

Are there any issues in removing the stock fan at all?

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UK spec Mercedes W210 E300 Turbodiesel wagon - OM606.962 with 722.6 transmission - rust free!