Thanks for the info. If indeed you have never seen a M119 fan clutch fail Then I must have been the lucky one. I'll look for a used on or just get a new one. (the question came from past threads where it sounded like people were looking at this)

It appears that the bimetalic spring let loose and then wedged itself between the clutch body and the radiator. I'll see if I can get a digital picture of the bimetalic strip to post. It was tough to get it out.

Any tips on splitting the fan shroud? I know that your supposed to just unscrew the three bolts. Well I can get them to spin but their not comming out! I have to assume that there are inserts in the plastic that are turning.

Trying to avoid another $100 for a fan shroud.

Thanks
Paul