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Originally Posted by Jareb
I ran the car for about 300 miles now...had the heater on a few times and it put out heat fine. I did not fill as you indicated. Also, I didnt install the thermostat. I was changing diff fluid while the MB tech was changing out thermostat and coolant. Cant say if the arrow was pointing up, but the MB tech is very experienced and knowledgable so if it matters that the arrow is up...then I'm sure he did it right.
The car immediately went to 95 degrees and it hasnt varied from that for a week and 300 miles. Its probably not a big deal since the car is technically not overheating but after being used to 85; the 95 kinda makes me notice the temp more.
Maybe I'll just get a Wahler and see if there is a difference> I take it from your comments and Qwerty's that the Wahler is preferred over Behr?
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If your heater is working OK thats probably in indication its not air. I have never been able to install a T-Stat without bleeding the system (616/7) but it sounds like you had a competent MB guy and you drove 300 miles.
Did you call the MB tech and ask him about it?
Using an infra red temp gun is a good idea to verify the gauge, but nothing should have changed there, but still good to check. If you change it out put the new one in hot water and make sure it opens, check the old one too.
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