good call... Going to try that.

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

And when you put it back on, snug it, dont over tighten it.

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1987 300TDT - 195,000 (Original #14 head)
1993 190E 2.3 - 105,000
1981 300D - 250,000

Sorry ran out for a bit ... do you ahve a strap wrench ? that could hold the pulley or try tightening up the belts and use some wd40 or equiv on the bolts.... you don't need to take the radiator out just be patient and it will come right out once you get the fan off.

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1987 300D 180k
1985 300SD 330k Helga
1992 300D Lola 269k- Sold
1986 325 coupe Bessie >300k Original engine(ODO Broke) sold
2006 2500HD Druamax Linda- Tows boat and looks pretty in garage thats about it

Your right Jon. It just frustrates me to see ppl time and time again ignore experienced based advise and hit the wallet.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

I know this is too late, but to check for coolant flow and an opening thermostat, just run the engine with the radiator cap off and watch the coolant. When the thermostat opens, you will see the coolant flow in the radiator and know the thermostat and pump are working correctly.

Got fan out, taking out pump now. First time I wish a part was broken.

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

Update as soon as I get it off...

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

It looks fine to me : ( Fins look good, does not spin free from the pulley mount. What should I try next? My buddy came out with a short bit of rope. He said " try this " I said for what? He said " to hang yourself " Not funny... But I'm not far off...

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

I'm having a hard time getting my head around this.... I have replaced or checked the hole cooling system. New rad, new coolant cap, new t-stat, all hoses are good and tight, filled her up with coolant with nose up on a slope, and checked the water pump... Still no flow. Sounds like I might have bigger problems... Going to test t-stat tonight. Should I put a few drill holes in it to let a little through? I'm out of ideas.

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

If you havent flushed it yet be a good time to do so.

Id pull both radiator hoses and the themostat, stuff a hose down the thermostat hole and let it go. If your getting good flow, stuff the hose with a rag around it into the lower radiator hose and see if you still get good flow.

Assuming your flow is good, try snugging things back together without the thermostat and see if your getting good flow with your radiator cap off.

So far from what you have done, its sure pointing to a bad thermostat.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

How would I know if I'm getting good flow? T-stat is on lower hose on this one. Will give her the hose and see what happens.

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

1. do you trust the engine temp gauge? Maybe it's only really 80*C and reading wrong for some reason. Use a IR gun and shoot the head to get a reading.

2. pull the t-stat out to open the flow down there. Pull the upper rad hose engine running - is it gushing out? No? Flush the block.

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Scott McPhee

1987 300D

Water flows out the hole where the water pump lives as fast as I pour it in. How do I not have any flow.... Could the pump look fine but not work right? Sorry about the stupid questions.... I losing it

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

I put in a after a aftermarket temp sensor in the top hose housing. Was on par with the reg sensor. I also tryed the inferred. When she was showing 90 odd on the dash, it was 185ish on the inferred.

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

Thats about right

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1987 300D 180k
1985 300SD 330k Helga
1992 300D Lola 269k- Sold
1986 325 coupe Bessie >300k Original engine(ODO Broke) sold
2006 2500HD Druamax Linda- Tows boat and looks pretty in garage thats about it