[MBZ] Changing Coolant T'stat ('91 300D 2.5 Turbo)

2006-03-26 Thread l02turner
Howdy, I'm finally ready to change my t'stat - have a new 80C t'stat kit from Rusty, coolant from MB and a new fan shroud to replace mine that's broken on 1 side. All simple jobs. But I have a couple questions since I'm still unfamiliar with the '91 300D 2.5T. I need to remove the

Re: [MBZ] Changing Coolant T'stat ('91 300D 2.5 Turbo)

2006-03-26 Thread Peter Frederick
Larry: The drain for the radiator should be on the passenger side, up inside a hole in the frame (it it's like the 87 300D, anyway). Screwdriver is the only tool requried, very easy. You will have to get under the car, or persuade someone else to, though. Everything is is up top. Remove

Re: [MBZ] Changing Coolant T'stat ('91 300D 2.5 Turbo)

2006-03-26 Thread Marshall Booth
PLEASE read the section on the cooling system in the engine manual!! http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/engine_602_mech.htm http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/20-010.pdf http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/20-110.pdf Marshall --