Jim, Casey, Dave, Tan, Johnny, (anyone I missed) Thanks for the answers. I figured the pump was the suspect, but it's always good to go to the list for confirmation. There is a wealth of knowledge here on the list and I'm just happy to be along for the ride.
...Kevin 87 300TD 283k mi Dave M. said: > It's either the water pump, or something related the water pump > housing, which is a separate item from the block. The water pump and > the t-stat cover both attach to this housing. Photo below: > > > <http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_timing_cover/engine_stand3.jpg> > > <http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_exhaust/thermo-tec4.jpg> > > Here's a photo of Casey's new housing: > <http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/MB%20Repairs/H2O-pump%20housing-front.jpg> > > > > -- > Dave M. > Boise, ID > 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) > 1987 300D - 263kmi (Sportline) > > >> ------------------------------ >> Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:51:02 -0400 >> From: "Kevin J. Slater" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [MBZ] 87 300TD cooling problems redux >> >> >> Well, when it rains it pours. >> >> I put the 87 300TD up on the ramps Saturday and removed the sound sheild >> after seeing a small puddle of coolant under the car. (My wife says that >> she noticed a puddle the other day as well and neglected to tell me >> about it.) After having a look at various hoses and connections >> underneath and up top, nothing looked bad or appeared to be leaking. >> >> I started the engine and immediately saw a trickle / dribbling of >> coolant from around the bottom of the alternator bracket. It looked to >> be coming out from behind where it attaches to the block. It wasn't the >> hose that attaches to the side of the engine where the thermostat is, >> nor was it from the thermostat housing itself. In short, I couldn't spot >> the leak, but it's definately there and a concern. Could this be the >> water pump failing? Anything else I should consider before ordering a >> new water pump and tearing into the area of the leak? >> >> ...Kevin >> 87 300TD 283k mi. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- "Thank God for Microsoft" -- Linus Torvalds
