Could be a coolant sensor or possibly a sticking thermostat 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 23 May 2006 04:55:00 -0400 Subject: [MBZ] Odd overheating behaviour
My '82 300sd has been doing something strange since last week. It runs around 100 or just under in the daytime, even on the hot days and in stop and go traffic. It heats up at higher speeds. HOWEVER, the weird thing is that the lower the ambient temps (and it has been only around 3-5 deg C for the last few nights here), it runs HOTTER. Last night it was probably 110 on the gauge, and only after driving for maybe 10-15 minutes. I figured OK, something has really gone out here. Today, in warmer ambient temps, it barely hit 100 even after a long drive. I have never seen this before. By the way, I don't think it's a wiring problem from the sender (known problem in these cars I have heard), as when it runs hotter the oil pressure drops a bit. Ideas? -- "Mac" Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s Volvo: '87 245 (waiting for OM616 transplant) SAAB: '83 900T (waiting for a miracle) _______________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
