Hey,

I'm in the process of changing my alternator on my 1992 300D 2.5 turbo. I got the fan blade off the clutch by removing the 3 bolts. I was able to get the fan blade out of the engine compartment. However, the fan shroud still does not clear the fan clutch.

What's the trick to get the the shroud out? (Without taking the clutch off, if possible)

Also, anyone know how the belt tensioner works on this car? Do I have to stick a big allen wrench into the middle pulley to loosen the tension or is there a bolt somewhere else?

Thanks much for the help! Got the car in a few pieces right now!

-m

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Now:
2018 Tesla Model X
1999 S500 Grand Edition 164k
1992 300D 2.5 Turbo 287k
2005 E320 4MATIC wagon
1991 Alfa Romeo 164L 99k (sleeping for a while)

Then: 96 Lincoln TC, 93 Lincoln TC, 87 560 SEL, 87 300 SDL, 80 300D, 89 560 SEC