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M275 Thermostat 06 S600

Old Mar 3, 2019 | 10:46 AM
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M275 Thermostat 06 S600

Looking for options for replacement thermostats for this V12 other than replacing the entire housing/secondary air valve assembly.. I really would've thought there'd be a thermostat only option available. I have found the Dorman assembly which may end up being my solution if I don't come up with anything else.

Anyone had any experience with the Dorman part?

Thanks.
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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 01:09 PM
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To my knowledge on the V12 you have to replace the complete assy - what's the problem with it?
The thermostat isn't just "slowly to open", but progressively opens different passages - you can probably look at it on a search for the V12 cooling system (complicated) schematic,
You can always try one from the wreckers.
BTW: even on my E350 it's an assembly., and was around $ 160.00.

BTW: What is the Dorman assy??

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Old Mar 5, 2019 | 11:19 AM
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Is your engine running hot?

Or is this just a preventive move?
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Old Mar 6, 2019 | 06:25 PM
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The most likely problem with these MB thermostats is that they run too cold, i.e. below 90 degrees C.
Running too hot is usually caused by defective fan control.
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 11:01 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I'm getting gauge wander while driving. Variable speed fan seems to work ok. No over heating. I'll compare the temperature sensor reading with a scanner and compare to actual engine temp using an infra-red thermometer before going down the thermostat path..
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 11:08 AM
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how much wandering in C range??
...and under what conditions?
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 05:44 PM
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Under all driving conditions. Was slowly sweeping between 80 and about 115 degrees. Not cause for concern in it's self, but odd to me to see on a modern vehicle with a "plateau" type of regulated gauge. Don't these cars usually just stick the gauge to 95 degrees on the gauge? This car is new to me and I'm still in the process of sorting it out..

My manual says: "at temperatures between 95 and 115 degrees the gauge remains at 95 unless 116 degrees is reached and then the gauge will indicate actual engine temperature".
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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 12:54 AM
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Mine always shows actual temp and does wander from 80-100 depending on traffic

115 is concerning it should never get past 100
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