engine cooling fan

[garwoo]

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]

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.
...WRe

[ja17]

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.