1985 300TD has high pressure in the radiator tank even when cold. Runs low on
coolant, but only about twice a year, no visible leak. Mileage has decreased
from 26 -> 21mpg, no detectable loss of power. Performed coolant chemical test
for leak, which was negative.
Is this the head gasket? If so, anyone have a rebuilt head they'd like to get
rid of? Not in a big rush to fix it, but would like my 26mpg back!
Thanks,
Karl
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I have these left over from a older car that was damaged...the springs were
only on the car 6 months...
Also have brake pads for W116 (rear) and multiple front brake calipers for
W116
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One trick I've sometimes used for getting moving on slick surfaces,
without a limited slip, is to set the parking brake a few notches, so it
just starts to drag. The added drag tends to stop the wheel with poor
traction from spinning quite so much, diverting more power to the wheel
that has better traction. Sort of a poor man's traction control.
Obviously this only works on RWD cars and requires a working parking
brake that grabs evenly on both wheels. ;) Don't forget to release it
again once you get going.
