I would say this is the most difficult dyi job I have ever done. However, I have done three of them, so it's not very intimidating, just very time consuming and a lot of back bending.

If you are not weeping or leaking it is likely the fan clutch. You absolutely have to have a thermostat in the car. It's counter intuitive...but our cars need a thermostat to keep cool.

I guess you have already determined your aux fans are fine.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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