Zachmac

So, I popped for the Speedriven idler pulleys (nice stuff) and went to install them today but ran into an issue right off the bat. Unlike my old S55 its VERY tight in there. Looks likes in order to remove the fan shroud I will need to remove the drivers side radiator hose as well as disconnect the passenger side tranny cooling line in order to clear the lower support pegs on the shroud coming out the top: is this correct? I'd like to avoid any dis-assembly that isn't needed but looks like that is what it takes.

If yes, how does the radiator line come off at the radiator? It looks like the hose is clamped to an elbow that is fitted to the radiator itself. Does the elbow come off? How? It looks likes it needs to for the shroud mount peg to clear.

Thanks in advance for advise, preferably from one of you who's "been there done that". I gotta get off my *** and get the WIS for this car.

ki5yk

I replaced the serpentine belt and all idler/tension pulleys on my S600 about 4 weeks ago. Here is the WIS info.

I also found that to remove the fan shroud without excessive bending I needed to remove the thermostat housing (metal s-shaped housing) to allow enough clearance for the fan shroud to move rearwards while pulling up.

Good luck,

Zachmac

ki5yk, Thanks, that is exactly what I needed. I'll tackle it tomorrow.

Zachmac

All done! Disconnecting the tranny cooler hose was the key; then you can tilt it enough for the lower support on the other side to clear the hose without removing the hose. Smooth running mon! Thanks to all for advice.