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12-02-2002, 07:02 PM
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What did I break on my 1972 300SEL?
Today I noticed an oil drop underneath my car, so I checked it out. The oil was coming from a round thing that the lower oil cooler hose connects to. There are 6 bolts that hold this thing together. One bolt was so loose I could turn it with my fingers. I decided to get my ratchet set out and tighten all 6 of the bolts. Well, I tightened the second bolt so tight (stupid, I know!) that I cracked the cover and oil poured all over the garage. Does anyone know what this thing is? There is a number of R11618701965 on it, but I can't locate the part on parts websites by using that number. I would call a repair shop but they are all closed in my area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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James Duffey Atlanta, GA 1963 MGB 1972 300SEL 1980 240D 1989 300SEL 1995 E300D 2000 Audi S4 
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12-02-2002, 07:56 PM
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I think that is the oil cooler thermostat. I cannot imagine what else it could be.
Probably fairly fragile or already shot if tightening a bolt, however tight, fractured the case. At any rate, you won't be driving it until you get a new part. If you cannot find it anywhere else, call Rusty or your local dealer. Peter
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1972 220D ?? miles 1988 300E 200,012 1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles 1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000 1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!
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12-03-2002, 02:02 AM
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Concur with Peter, sounds like the oil cooler thermostat. Try dropping the "R" and running the numbers only on a search in FastLane or PartsShop, to see if the part is available. If unable to locate, contact Phil at PartsShop he can likely source it for you.
Guessing about a $100.00 part????
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Mike Tangas '73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP  Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72 '02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel Non illegitemae carborundum.
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12-03-2002, 01:44 PM
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Thanks Peter and Mike. Thanks to Phil I was able to get a correct part number. It is 116-180-12-94 and it is an oil damper. I wanted to order from Phil, (his price was much better!) but amazingly a local dealer had one in stock and I need to get this fixed ASAP.
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James Duffey Atlanta, GA 1963 MGB 1972 300SEL 1980 240D 1989 300SEL 1995 E300D 2000 Audi S4
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12-11-2002, 08:19 AM
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...huh?
Oil damper? Can someone enlighten me as to the function of this, probably fascinating!
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Ed 1981 300CD (Benzina) 1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles! 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido) 1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine! 1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!) 1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!) 1977 Suzuki GS750B 1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold) 1991 Suzuki GSX1100G (Shafty Gixser) 1981 Yamaha VX920RH (Euro "Virago") Solex Moped 1975 Dodge P/U camper "Time spent in the company of a cat, a beer, and this forum, is not time wasted!"
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12-11-2002, 07:42 PM
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Probably a thermostatic control for the oil flow through the cooler to prevent overcooling in cold weather.
Peter
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1972 220D ?? miles 1988 300E 200,012 1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles 1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000 1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!
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#7
12-12-2002, 08:25 AM
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...yahbutt, wuzza oil damper?
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Ed 1981 300CD (Benzina) 1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles! 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido) 1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine! 1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!) 1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!) 1977 Suzuki GS750B 1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold) 1991 Suzuki GSX1100G (Shafty Gixser) 1981 Yamaha VX920RH (Euro "Virago") Solex Moped 1975 Dodge P/U camper "Time spent in the company of a cat, a beer, and this forum, is not time wasted!"
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