The 2.3L version of the M111 from 1997- has only the electric fan. No fan clutch to bother worrying about, however if the electric unit fails, not so good.

It sure does make the engine accessible for things like poly-v-belt changing...

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John Shellenberg
1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K

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