You should be using the MB stuff or the Zerex G-5. Of course until you stop the leak you can use what ever you want. It will be cheaper than the correct stuff.

Once you figure out the leak you need to figure out why you are running at 100. It could be the fan clutch. If you search on here there is a thread on refiling the fluid in the clutch. Some people have had luck with that. Is your electric fan coming on when and if you see 105?

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

yup electrical fan comes on and then the water drips spills.. =]

oh and yea electrical fan comes on round 90 100 and +

90 is a little soon unless the A/C is causing it to come on low. It should come on high at 105 depending on which switch you have in it. Can you take a picture of the engine and post it?

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

sure ....

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/shantibala/IMG_0774.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/shantibala/IMG_0770.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/shantibala/IMG_0769.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/shantibala/IMG_0771.jpg

I'm not sure why, but I had a feeling you still had the trap oxidizer on it. The silver football on the passenger side. There is a recall on that. MB will give you a new exhaust and get rid of that. Who has been servicing your car?

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

the oil changes me adn my dad do. we use the lubor molly red oil =] and whenn i have problems i take my car to Mr.MB in tarzana. =] is it essential that i take that "football" out?

You can decide that for yourself. Do a Google advanced search with www.peachparts.com as the domain name. Search for trap oxidizer. You get a new free exhaust and possibly a new turbo, if the trap has ruined that as well. Mr. MB never mentioned the recall to you???

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

Yes, get the trap replaced ASAP. It should have been done 10 years ago.

Hey, that's what I was thinking.
Chris

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

ill call the dealer on monday morning. um do i need to have that recall form or should they have it in their computer? and if they dont will they give me problems because of it?

It should be in their system as an active recall.

i found out what the problem is! my coolant fluid tank was cracked on the bottom!! yayyy thanks guys for the help.. any suggestions on where i shud get one from?

Yes, click on Buy parts at the top of this page. They support the forum that helped you.

http://catalog.worldpac.com/mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp?header=header.jsp&footer=&product=1245000949&partner=mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&cookieid=24S1DVKDU24T0YONNK

Order a new thermostat while you are at it. When you get the tank in, flush the system. You can find out how to do that on here too. Then put the correct fluid in it. Then get rid of the trap.

Chris

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

you got it chris! thanks a bunchguys for your help! really appreciated it!