Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-18-2002, 01:54 PM
ned
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
radiator change question...fan shroud removal

i want to change my radiator on my 1990 300SE and i need to remove the fan shroud first, but i notice that the fan is inside the rim of the shroud. Does anyone know how I remove the shroud so I can get the radiator off? Do I need to remove the fan itself first? if so, can someone tell me how i go about doing this? Sorry, but im new here and cant find this topic in search. Thanks very much in advance!!

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-18-2002, 02:18 PM
DHA DHA is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 54
I changed the radiator on my 560SEL a couple of years ago and in my limited experience, it was far easier than the same task on a domestic auto.

Step 1: remove the four 10 mm bolts that attach the fan and remove the fan.

Doing so makes the remaining steps go quickly.

Good Luck
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-18-2002, 05:47 PM
1992300e
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
fan

Hi,

Not sure about your car, but after removing the shrowd, which I can remove from my car without taking the fan off, you may have enough clearance to get the radiator off. I would consider taking the fan off to have enough clearance.

I'll check my manual and see what it says. They don't list the removal of the fan as a peliminary step to removing the radiator.

I would thinks as previously posted removing the fan would make life easier.

good luck Joel
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-18-2002, 06:09 PM
Gilly's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Evansville WI
Posts: 9,616
The engine fan can be very tough to get off without the correct tool. You would pull the clips on the shroud and pull it upwards, then set it back on the fan blades. There is one central bolt which attaches the fan to the fan hub, it's an 8mm allen head, there is a tool MB sells that makes it easier to get on and off. On the fan hub, there are 2 holes drilled in to the back side, either one of which can be used to hold the hub from turning. On the aluminum housing of the fan bearing bracket, there are 2 notches cast in, more on the drivers side of the bracket. MB sells a tool, like a long steel rod with a bend on the end, the bent part is placed between the 2 notches, then while turning the central fan bolt (counterclockwise), the tip of the rod end is rubbed against the back of the fan hub, you want the tip to engage in to the hub and hold it from turning. After removing the bolt, the fan can be wiggled off the hub and the shroud and fan assembly both can be removed. When reinstalling, the central bolt is torqued to 40nm. Lets hope your central bolt isn't overtightened. As you can imagine it gets to be a big mess if the allen head part of the bolt gets rounded out.

Gilly
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-19-2002, 05:54 AM
ned
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
So the fan on my 300se is not bolted in as posted above by 4 bolts? And I guess youre saying the fan does indeed have to be removed first to take the shroud off right?
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-19-2002, 06:46 AM
Gilly's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Evansville WI
Posts: 9,616
To take the shroud off, yes, if you intend the shroud to be in 1 piece. You probably could get the radiator out without removing the fan and shroud, as has been mentioned already.

Gilly

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:43 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page