On Oct 10, 5:28*pm, Cheesehead <dplotusno...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Body: W124
> Year: 1987
> Engine: Diesel (says 2.5 Turbo on the trunk lid) L6
>
> The problem: *When I brake, though sometimes even sitting still but
> especially when braking, I hear a loud clanking under the hood.
> Sounds like the fan blade hitting something. *The car has a
> replacement Nissen radiator. *I cannot see any damage to the radiator
> but two blades show edge wear.
>
> What would you check?
> I can't find any looseness in the fan clutch.
> Maybe engine mounts?
> I'm in a quandry. *Just replaced the radiator and don't want to have
> to do it again.
> The previous radiator was the same Nissen replacement model. *They
> appear thicker than the original Behr, but *unfortunately I don't have
> the original to compare. *Can anyone provide me the thickness of their
> radiator?
>
> Again, I am in a quandry on this one and don't want to drive the car
> until it is fixed correctly.

I would say front springs.

They tend to break close to the ends, and when load changes (by
breaking etc.) the broken ends will rub against each other, often
resulting in loud clanks.

Awfully many drive around with broken springs without knowing it.