W202 Running hot? [Archive]

Rey99C280

07-09-2006, 10:12 AM

Hey guys, My cars running hot around 90-95. Is that normal? I'm new here and I'm trying to catch-up.

I noticed some 202's have two fans infront of the radiator (behind the grill). I only have one wth a shroud behind the radiator. Is it a good idea to add auxillary fans infront of the radiator? Will that help lower the temp?

alphanumeric

07-09-2006, 11:29 AM

I am having the same problem with my 202... it seems to run hotter then it used to in the past few years..

I tried this.. I opened my hood, started my engine, wraped a Tshirt around my hand and tried to stop the fan while it was spinning.. then I reved the engine pretty high and I didnt even feel any force from the fan trying to spin.. so I guess the clutch on my fan is dead? or are these electro magnetic?

NISMOPOWERED

07-09-2006, 11:38 AM

The engine fan is temp cotrolled by the under hood temp not by the engine temp. So if you just started your car you can stop it.

Rey99C280

07-09-2006, 12:33 PM

??? Add Auxillary fans?

Denlasoul

07-09-2006, 01:00 PM

Hello and welcome! I suggest you catch up on reading some of the previous Threads that have addressed this issue.

Sulaco

07-09-2006, 04:30 PM

I've never even heard of a Mercedes with no aux fans in front of the radiator. 'Cept reaaaaally old ones.

jnenad16

07-09-2006, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Sulaco
I've never even heard of a Mercedes with no aux fans in front of the radiator. 'Cept reaaaaally old ones.
most 98-up 4 bangers and possible others have an electric radiator fan and no auxiliary ones.

nenad