my 190D 2.5L NA has been without a belt fan since the THIRD radiator went out due to body flex contact with the belt fan.

I picked up a cheapo 12" fan and controller, stuck it in the radiator wired to the glow controller circuit, and let it run 24/7 it ran fine all summer, yes the fan runs a while after shut down on and off. no biggie.

I have mine pushing, not pulling... no room for a decent fan in front of the water pump...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!