I had the pleasure of finding out that the PO, or his mechanic left the t-stat out. The rubber gasket was there still, but it has a split in it.

I paid $24.00 for one from NAPA, and found it to be the 92C one instead of the 80C. My concern is that this t-stat was one of those expensive made in China ones, but being made in China I am concerned about it's quality. The car does warm up fast though. I could not find the rubber gasket at NAPA or any McParts

My question is, does the t-stat fit inside the rubber gasket?

I tried to install it like that, but it would not go back into the housing that way.

Since the car is my daily driver, I had to put the t-stat in, gasket next, and seal with RTV until I can get a new and proper gasket delivered.

Thanks!

__________________
RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

That is what I would do. my advance auto had the tstat, but had to order the gasket... I have not installed it yet.,
John

__________________
John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Yes.
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=1YC1BU6YY1YD14BL0E&year=1982&make=MB&model=300-DT-001&category=G&part=Thermostat

The thermostat slips in between the inside and outside edge of the seal. A slight amount of vaseline should help you install it. They are rather tight. Make sure the side with the spring/pot is facing the engine not the radiator. BTW, Mercedes parts counter cost for that part with a new seal is 22-24 bucks. I would run the 80c unless you are way way up north.

__________________
64 European Coupe Brilliant Silver with Red interior 4 Speed Sunroof
87 TDT 286k
87 SDL 195k
83 SD 202k
83 SD 201k
83 D 286k
02 R1150RT 32K
00 122HP FLSTF
07 KTM 250SX

"Danger takes many forms"

I live in Texas. I'll leave the 92c one in until a new one arrives. We are supposed to get a nice blast of cold air tomorrow and Thursday.

Thanks for the info!

__________________
RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K