Ok, got the bracket out.
btw thanks MBZ for running that cooling return hose RIGHT in front of a bolt..
have the fan out, wondering how to remove teh clutch once its out, i tried putting it in a vice and turning the 8 allen screw but i dont think thats the way to do it, because it was flexing the allen wrench and not budging....
also will a bearing bracket from a 97 c28 with a m104 fit??? the guy on ebay says yes i dont think so... thanks all