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Originally posted by JimSmith
PEH, I have noticed the seat in my old 240D is pretty chewed up and if I keep the car for much longer I will see what a new thermostat housing costs and test the idea as my 240D runs hotter than it used to run by about 10*C. Flushing, changing sensors and so on has not helped. Neither did a new, boiled and verified thermostat. So, that leaves the housing. Maybe I'll JB Weld the seat to build it back to a solid sealing area and see how that does first.
Hope this helps. Jim
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over time and miles radiators loose their effeciency. this is due to corrosion and buildup.
if you were to check the temps on the cooling fins you will find the temps in the area of the fan will be cooler.
this is due to less heat transfer to the fins.
i have seen this condition many times in older vehicles..