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Originally Posted by glenmore
My 1991 300CE runs at 85-90C, a little warmer now with a new thermostat. Prior to this it seemed to run too cool, barely 80C. Then the thermostat failed in the closed position and I overheated and this subsequently led, I believe, to a failed head gasket.
A thermostat is cheap and easy to change.
glenmore
1991 300CE
2000 C280
1990 LS400
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Understood. I'll pick one up today. Can anyone give me instructions for a novice dyi'er?
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