Peter C1974

I'll start by introducing myself. My name is Peter and I own a 1985 W123 230E manual. The car has had three previous owners and covered 93k miles, sadly without FSH. Here's the car:



Whilst the car is generally in good condition, the fan coupling has failed. To prevent the engine from running hot I have locked the coupling whilst sourcing a replacement. As an alternative I might fit an electric fan. The locked coupling is most probably doing the waterpump bearing harm and fuel economy is suffering.

The coupling fitted to my car has a part number: 200 102 05 05

I have been advised that this is not the correct part for a 230E. Could someone please tell me what the correct part number should be.

Eurocarparts charge £230 for a coupling and I'm not even sure that it is the correct part for my car. Are there cheaper alternatives?

Has anyone fitted an electric fan to their W123? I understand that some models came with electric fans fitted as standard.

Regards,

Peter

240D 3.0T

Electric fans are inefficient and they stress the alternator. Cars with electric fans are mostly FWD that makes it impractical to have an engine driven fan.

200 102 05 05 is the correct part number for your application.