|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#1
12-20-2008, 04:18 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
1995 E320 Wagon Overheating
Just got my wagon back after a $2,700 repair bill (wiring harness, acccelerator cable, trans svc, etc all at a top notch Benz Dealer.). One of the last things I was told "the vehicle is overheating, your radiator is plugged, $600 more..."
This is my fifth Benz I've done this before, so I ordered a radiator and new hoses and in less than two hours and for under $200 replaced same. Started car up...no leaks, tight all around... drove out and the temp shot right back up to 120 and only when I turned on the internal heater did the temp come down to about 100. Drove around the neighborhood and same thing, always shooting up towards the 120 mark. Both fans are working fine. What could I be missing?  Danke! 
|
|
#3
12-20-2008, 06:26 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Was the thermostat changed when you installed the radiator?
I would try a new one before anything else... If you can install your own radiator, you could have installed an engine wiring harness and done a trans service yourself. Both are pretty basic items. But, I am happy your car is on its way back to health. -GH
__________________
For Now: 1992 Mercedes Benz 500SL 1998 BMW 528i 2003 Honda Element 2002 CBR600F4i 1977 Coachmen Motor Home
|
|
#4
12-20-2008, 08:20 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Pegged at 90 degrees!
Thanks guys!
 It was the thermostat. I just ran the engine for twenty minutes and was relieved to see the gauge staying at 90. So thanks again for your advice.That said I cannot believe that one of the most prestigious Benz shops in our area could not have done the same. Instead they (and I have it in writing) told me flat out I needed a radiator because mine was plugged. Not cool. 
|
|
#5
12-20-2008, 08:46 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Mistakes happen. I hope you weren't running around too much with 120 degree operating temperatures.
__________________
1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k  1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k  1980 240D Stick China 188k  2001 CLK55 AMG 101k  2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! 
|
|
#6
12-20-2008, 11:55 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I'm not sure there is such as thing as a "prestigious" Benz dealer--they'll all steal your money
Just because a T-stat fixed your problem, doesn't mean the old radiator was good. I would bet good money as part of the $600, they would have included a new T-stat. Have you ever had to replace the head gasket on this car? A bad head gasket is one reason the radiator can gum-up. Glad your Benz is back... -GH
__________________
For Now: 1992 Mercedes Benz 500SL 1998 BMW 528i 2003 Honda Element 2002 CBR600F4i 1977 Coachmen Motor Home
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
