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$2200 later, still running to hot!
Hey guys,
I am really, really angry. Really, really, really angry. I payed $5500 for a supposedly "perfect" 300D. With 100,000 original miles. Well, so far I have spent $500 repairing oil leaks, and now, $2200 chasing a slight over heating problem. Anyway, the car is running at 92-97C constantly, in light driving in cool weather. It almost hit 100C when climbing a long hill. It doesn't ever run hotter than that. List of recent fixes: -Replaced thermostat three times -Replaced temp sensor and wiring -New BEHR radiator -Replaced headgasket (old headgasket had coolant leaks, and leak between two cylinders) -Water pump is in excellent condition -Water pump housing is not pitted, in excellent condition -New fan switch (turns on at 100C) -Has good compression and passes coolant pressure test (when cold at least) My mechanic thinks that the head or block has a pinhole or crack. I don't know if I am willing to spend any more money on this problem right now, so I am looking for low cost solutions. How about a fan switch that comes on at 80C? How about a "fix leak" product? How about running without a thermostat? Cassidy
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Cassidy 1982 MB 300DT - Running Great @ 104K! 1972 MB 220D - RIP @ ~200K (Dropped prechamber) 1992 MB 190E 2.6 - SOLD @ 145K |
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