Author Topic: engine cooling fan  (Read 1310 times)

garwoo

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engine cooling fan
« on: April 14, 2021, 23:04:15 »
HAVE A 1967 230SL. MY ENGINE COOLING FAN HAS A FAN BLADE MISSING. a NEW FAN IS ON ITS WAY FROM VINTAGE AUTO PARTS, GOOD COMPANY BY THE WAY.
DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT REMOVING AND REPLACING THE FAN.
ANY INFO. WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS ED

WRe

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Re: engine cooling fan
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2021, 08:24:24 »
Hello,
in contrast to the 250-280SL but same procedure, the 230SL does not have a viscous coupling, but a fixed radiator fan that is attached to the water pump with 3 screws (4 for 250-280SL). For assembly, it is helpful to remove the hood (otherwise it is a nuisance or you do it from underneath), protect the radiator with a cardboard and release the fan belt at the alternator. Otherwise you can simply remove the 3 screws and mount the new fan.
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Re: engine cooling fan
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2021, 14:56:06 »
The 230Sl used various styles depending on year and options like AC. I have seen three bolt magnesium with four metal blades, three bolt plastic blades with four blades, three bolt plastic bolts with five blades, and three bolt multi-blade steel used on cars with AC.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback