Sounds like it might be time for a new radiator. Randy
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:11 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Life without an oil cooler No AC. No fluid coupling either as this is a 240D. I've thought about the aux fan but I have my doubts that it would provide enough air flow at speed to make a difference. Remember this is only a problem at speeds ABOVE 60mph, theres lots of airflow over the radiator at that speed. I'd thought about a water mister too but my conclusion has repeatedly been that to make it worth it for an hour commute I'd need so much water that the weight of the water would become a problem. Its easier just to drive slower... Yesterday's commute showed that the new radiator hoses and cap probably helped. On the way to work it was cooler than it has been (low 80's instead of mid 90's) and I could run as fast as I wanted (well as fast as a 240D can) with no troubles. On the way home I could run faster than I could before (back in the mid '90s for temp) but still had to ease off to keep the temp in check. I need to go buy a 1 1/6" wrench but today I'll install the oil cooler again. Monday we'll see if it makes that much difference. -Curt Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:01:22 -0500 From: "R A Bennell" <[email protected]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Life without an oil cooler Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Two questions: Do you have AC and are you using it? 2nd Question, if you do not have working AC do you have the AC aux fan? Put a switch in to permit you to manually turn it on so you have more airflow through the rad. Also a suggestion to make sure that the main rad fan is working correctly. Fluid coupling OK? Another possible answer if you only have issues during really hot times is to put in a simple system to spray some water onto the rad. I think some people have used a windshield washer setup with a pipe accross the top of the rad with small holes drilled in it. Turn on the pump and spray some water onto the rad - should help bring temperatures down somewhat. Drag racers used something like this to cool the engine after a run down the track. I am sure I saw this in a Car Craft mag years back. Randy _______________________________________ 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
