Radiator might be partially plugged. Pull it and run a garden hose through it. It should have no problem keeping up with the flow - if it doesn't, some of the tubes could be plugged.
Dan --- On Sat, 2/27/10, Peter Hertzing <phertz...@gmail.com> wrote: > From: Peter Hertzing <phertz...@gmail.com> > Subject: [MBZ] Overheating 1977 300D > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 9:10 AM > Hello All > > Friend has a 77 300D. Overheats at idle and in > traffic - and gets hot > quick. The second it is on the open road it cools > right down. Replaced > water pump. Flushed, replaced thermostat and radiator > cap, re-replaced > thermostat. I haven't messed with it yet, so this is > all second hand, and I > will look at tonight maybe if you have some suggestions. > > Thanks - > > Peter > _______________________________________ > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
