$600 for a fan clutch, are you kidding me?

[Dcraig]

How in the world is that possible? I just replaced the radiator with a new Behr unit because I thought it was the center of my cooling issues. Got a deal at $350, but the stud for the transmission line snapped off when I put the nut back on, by hand. So much for quality, but I have to say it was one of the easiest jobs I've done.

Still have cooling issues. The car will run at just over 80 degrees until I have to go up an incline, then it will go to 100-105 and stay there. I tried a new thermostat because it was the cheapest first fix. Took it by the mechanic because the 'check engine' light came on. That was caused by a leaky transmission thing. Something about shifting when cold. Anyway, he suggested the fan clutch.

I thought it would be about $150, but I see it's closer to $600. It muse be gold plated for that price.

Craig

[lkchris]

Parts for everyday Mercedes aren't badly priced.

Parts for "specials" like SLs and apparently V8 E-classes are high.

Grill for a 300E is $50; grill for an R129 SL is $600.

Lots of difference in number of cars produced.

Nothing more expensive than a bargain Mercedes.

Well, you can get for only $588 here:

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=1CQ0J3JZ41VZ0Q2K57&year=1994&make=MB&model=E-420-001&category=All&part=Fan+Clutch

[lee polowczuk]

i thought you were joking...

557 94 400 series

113 89 300 series.


jeez, that is outrageous...


there is a guy who sells a cooling gizmo for about 75 dollars.... he's in california somewhere... he has a 500e.... he might have some ideas...

i have his e-mail address at work