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Originally Posted by vstech
I know he has a euro spec, I did not know he was IN the UK...
100C is indeed normal on a diesel MB... it takes a lot of load to get there, or a lot of outside heat... or a lot of dirt in the radiator... but it will show 100C and still be operating normally.
everything clean and working properly though, the car should not see 100C
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Yeah I am in the UK - its why I have an OM606.962 in a wagon body as standard
I have a feeling that the thermostat might be sticking every now and then - sometimes it does sit at around 85 but I have seen it run quite cool every now and then when on cruise. I guess I am lucky that it seems to be sticking open rather than closed!
I will look into swapping out the fans for something else, I have a feeling the control box might have had it as I am having no joy with the testing procedure - I am thinking that a single large high performance fan attached running on a thermostatically controlled switch should do the job. I will have a look for a basic kit and perhaps also look at getting a new thermostat!
I am also looking to fit a Davis Craig electric water pump to run along side the additional fan - as well as looking to fit an uprated metal race radiator but that is a while off.