# Overheating problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem/65556>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 19, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem/65556 "2011-06-19T15:56:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![grantejon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c89c15/32.png) [@grantejon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grantejon)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem/65556/1 "2011-06-19T15:56:17Z")

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just purchased a 1997 mercedes E320. mechanic (niece’s father) changed the fan (AC & engine) and belt which he said needed to be done. Now the car is oerheating and he wants to replace the fan clutch and the thermostat. I am so despondent and dont know what to do. car was running good prior to the repairs now its laboring. 124347 mileage and in excellent condition. i need adice