Watch the engine temp. If it likes to creep up especially at idle it could be a worn out clutch. Watch the video below for more explanation.
This fits all Mercedes V8 engines listed in the title from 1981 to 1991 including the sedans, the SL and SEC models. I compare fan clutches to shock absorbers. They wear out slowly over time and you don't feel or see the difference until you actually replace it with new.
380 420 500 560 V8 Fan Clutch Replacement Kit
$88.00
SKU:
GEG-V8FANCLUTCH 
Product Details
Kit includes the following:
- New aftermarket fan clutch
- 4 new heavy duty bolts of the correct length
- Small tube of blue thread locker
- Video instructions by Kent
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On Demand Video
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380 560 V8 Fan Clutch Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video
For 380SL 380SE 560SL and 560SEL
In this 13 minute instructional video Kent will demonstrate how to remove an old fan clutch and replace it with a new one on a 1983 380SL This is a beginner D.I.Y. job and no special tools are required. This video is included free of charge with the purchase of our Later V8 fan clutch kit.