Curbill, if the engine isn't even heating up to normal operating temp, sounds as though you have a problem with a defective coolant thermostat. The 2 issues could be connected, and monovalve remains a real possibility too.

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
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Past Mercedes-Benz:
1986 190E Baby Benz
1967 230 Inherited from mom when she downsized
1959 220S Introduced me to the joys of keepin' 'em goin'

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