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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
Why do you believe this is a problem? The engine certainly doesn't care about a temperature of 100°C. In fact, depending on the gauge, that's about the point where the thermostat is fully open.
The point to get concerned is when the temperature climbs above 105°C. and that point will only signify that you should start looking for the problem. The engine will operate at 105°C. all day long and never give you a hint of trouble.
Many folks are overly concerned with this engine running at these temperatures. However, the problem with the engine is when that needle heads over 120°C. which typically occurs when the water pump goes south or when the engine is low on coolant.
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agree, but my 124 never ran over 100C 2 yrs ago. 105C wouldnt concern me all that much but we're still in the cold season here in ATL, wait a few months in ATL traffic, pavement temps over 125F are common. if its running 105C now ... and has a 14 head ... i'd be up at night too (unless I was planning on moving north)!
can anyone confirm or deny the test procedure for fan clutch i described earlier - sticking peice of cardboard agasint fan blades at idle with +100C coolant temp - should it just easily stop ?? I wouldnt try with anything other than metal fan, but a BMW mechanic suggested it to me to test fan clutch. he said it should keep spinning (and shred cardboard) at that temp.