No coolant going into radiator..HELP

[cangold]

Hi, Here's my huge problem..I need your suggestions, please..
I have a 87 300E.. The coolant isn't going into the radiator, brought to mechanic.. stated blown head gasket etc..cause radiator was cold and hoses were hot.
Yesterday noticed water pump was pouring when running took to another mechanic and thought water pump.came home and fuse #7 was not connected., replaced.
Thermostat hose looks like no coolant is going through it.. I won't drive my Benz until I can fix this huge problem..I also noticed NO smoke is coming from exhaust and car runs great . All suggestions are great appreciated..

[cangold]

had new thermostat installed today..It's not the thermostat

[t walgamuth]

a little trouble following your story. could you fill in some gaps?

is the water leaking onto the ground?

are you sure that the thermostat is the correct one? that it is installed not backwards?

does the guage indicate hot temps?

tom w

[cangold]

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

a little trouble following your story. could you fill in some gaps?

is the water leaking onto the ground?

are you sure that the thermostat is the correct one? that it is installed not backwards?

does the guage indicate hot temps?

tom w

yes it's now leaking on the ground
yes thermostat is in correctly
yes it's in the red line
Thanks hope this helps

[cangold]

thank you for inputs...

I agree w/ getting another mechanic..

I'm not a DIY, but do have cd manuals and an advent reader of these forums. I'm an ouside saleswoman and need dependable and safe transportation. Am now driving my Saab until I get my Benz fixed .

I will try the hose method tomorrow and keep you informed ..

[t walgamuth]

if it is leaking out the weep hole in the water pump, it needs to be replaced.

tom w

[blueranger]

put a hose pipe in the over flow tank turn it on about 1/4

then on top of the water pump there is a bolt... loosen that bolt..

in fact just take it out.... start the car and when it warms up water will
flow out that hole....


now.... disconnect the hose at the radiator water should be flowing out that hose if the car is running and warm... this proves your water pump and thermostat are working.... now, turn the hose up just a little that is in the over flow tank.... and you will also see water flow out the top of the radiator... now the overflow tank flows into the bottom of the radiator and if it flows out the top of the radiator then your radiator is not clogged either...


if you think your head gasket is bad look for gunky oily stuff in your overflow tank and flowing out the disconnected radiator hose...