jc_nevamind

Need help...was jacking the car up and some how the jack pad moved, went through the under carriage and broke a fan blade (so far that seems to be the only thing broken)...Can I just replace the fan or do I have to replace the whole assembly. And where can I get a new front undercarriage splash guard (i think that's what it's called).

PeterUbers

Have no idea on your questions, glad you're safe

jc_nevamind

Yeah, I never get under a car on a jack...was literally about 30secs from sliding the stand in place

homeofstone

I think the fan is a complete assembly and

this may be least expensive place for the plastic underpan http://stores.revolutionparts.com/benzpartsdirect.com/

shardul

iTrader: (1)

Don't drive the car, since the blade is broken the fan will be off balance and will break more stuff if it comes on.

homeofstone

Yes, don't drive the car for risk of other damage and overheating. Also inspect everything in the damaged area and behind the fan, there may be more damage than you think.

dinman

Best of luck to you. I've never done this, but i know the feeling of working on something yourself then breaking another part on accident. It sucks. Im almost scared to jack this car up because of stories like this

otakki

Were you trying to jack up the middle part of the car where the rubber bumper is at? It's too bad MB don't make that location more accessible because it's a really good balanced place to jack. Oh, MB should make one good center jacking point for the rear, too.

jc_nevamind

That's exactly where I had it...yeah, found that bumper on the garage floor

otakki

What?! The bumper slipped off?! I thought it was bolted to the cross beam and the weight of the front end is directly on top of it and wouldn't have stressed the bolt holding the bumper.