Thread: 1983 300SD Warm Engine noise - Chain?
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Old 08-08-2010, 06:33 AM
Ferdman Ferdman is offline
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Mike, recommend replacing the water pump immediately. If you seriously overheat the engine it will be toast. (Of course, then you can forget about the loud noise and junk the 300SD.) Recommend buying a reconditioned water pump from your local MB dealer.
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