Yes, the M117 is "double throw", just like the OM617, etc. On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 1:39 PM, Fmiser <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > > > The method in the manual really works... when you remove the > > thermostat, you get lots of flow and lots of stuff clears up. > > Just for reference, since there are a lot of OM616 and OM617 > motors on the list, removing the thermostat is NOT a good plan. > I don't remember the M117 so it may be a "single throw" - but > the diesels are a "double throw" design. That is, when the path > to the radiator opens, the bypass is closed. Simply removing > the thermostat will leave both open and will NOT WORK > correctly. For these, you must use a modified thermostat that > is jammed open. I used a piece of brake line split and the > wrapped around the center shaft to hold it open. > > -- Philip > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
