560 SL Heater Fan Motor. Couple Questions!

[Tom McMenamin]

I believe my Heater/ A/C Fan Motor is on it's last legs. It is a roar when you use the Hi Fan switch. That's the top fan switch. It sounds sorta like an airplane taking off and roars.

This job based on the archives looks pretty straightforward. I looked up the price on FastLane and summarily had a small heart attack. Looks to be about $500 and some change.

I also read a post from Donnie Drummond who was talking about this in a 560SEL a different car, but many similarities. He mentions a fan motor above the passenger foot area and it got me to thinking maybe I'm looking at the wrong thing?

At any rate, if it's the part I think it is that is just forward of the wipers under the hood, does anyone have any tips I should be aware of before I mortgage my house to by the fan motor?

I kinda feel like any screws or other side parts will need replacing once I get in there? I'm gonna try to ride this out till spring.

If anyone can give me a heads up on the part at a less expensive price let me know. As well, tips on install and removal also welcome!

Thanks!