Over heating 1993 SL500 R129
10-17-2020, 03:51 PM
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Over heating 1993 SL500 R129
Hi,
I have bought a 1993 SL500 R129. Great condition and very low mileage and seldom driven over past 10 years. The temperature gauge on the dash will rapidly increase to about 40 degrees C and stay there. The engine appears to be over heating. The front fans don't start. Pulse in the top radiator hose to the engine and only slight pulse in the hose below the thermostat so I'm thinking the thermostat needs replacing and am arranging one now.. Not sure what else needed to fix the gauge and front radiator fans from starting. I'm thinking thse two issues are linked.
Does anyone have any ideas. Many thanks
Ian.
I have bought a 1993 SL500 R129. Great condition and very low mileage and seldom driven over past 10 years. The temperature gauge on the dash will rapidly increase to about 40 degrees C and stay there. The engine appears to be over heating. The front fans don't start. Pulse in the top radiator hose to the engine and only slight pulse in the hose below the thermostat so I'm thinking the thermostat needs replacing and am arranging one now.. Not sure what else needed to fix the gauge and front radiator fans from starting. I'm thinking thse two issues are linked.
Does anyone have any ideas. Many thanks
Ian.
