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Originally Posted by Marvelicious
I'll grant that using coolant as the ONLY source of fuel heat doesn't seem that smart (my temp gauge goes down to 60c on some long downhills around here).
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My 2 tank kit keeps the WVO at 180F in all weather and driving conditions, with a stock 80C thermostat. I do adjust the amount the radiator is blocked with the season (using a $.99 piece of posterboard I cut to size). The only caveat is I cannot blast the cabin heat for long periods of time and maintain that temp in the winter.
On W123's, IMHO depending on electrical heat is a *bad* idea - the stock alternator doesn't have much capacity left to run heaters. And electric heaters mean big power and fire risks.
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'85 300D, 'Lance',250k, ... winter beater (100k on franken-Frybrid 3 Valve Kit)
'82 300D, 'Tex', 228k body / 170k engine ... summer car
'83 300TD Cali Wagon 210k, wife's car
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