Thread: The New Project-- The Sleeper
View Single Post
  #9  
Old 10-28-2012, 11:45 PM
Doktor Bert's Avatar
Doktor Bert Doktor Bert is offline
Das Sturm Uberdoktor
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Palm Springs, CA.
Posts: 2,670
Quote:
Originally Posted by greazzer View Post
The belts are fine. They are nice and firm. So, no belt slippage. Coolant is fine also. Did not drive it today so not sure about the overheating issue but it has nothing to do with coolant levels or the belts.
Rev the engine up and watch the lower radiator hose. I have seen them collapse when the radiator core is restricted.

Pull the thermostat out completely and retest....
__________________
Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership