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SL/R129: overheating

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Old 06-12-2013, 07:30 AM
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1993 mercedes 500sl
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I am having an overheating problem. I have changed hoses, thermostat,
flushed radiator, checked for head gasket leaks and head cracks, water pump working. Any ideas? Bob
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1992 400E, 1997 SL500, 2009 R350, 1977 Ericson 32
Are your auxiliary electric fans turning on as and when they should?
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1990 300 SEL 1999 420sel, 1999 ML320, 1996 500sl,2001 sl500,1999clk320, 2002 S600
When does it overheat sitting in the driveway running down the highway
a/c on or off
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Where in the World are you? Your list and the forum questions sound complete.
In Kansas the radiator fins can become "gunked" with cottonwood fluff. When I have dismantled the engine bay on barn finds I have always been startled with all the "crap" that doesn't clean out with a car wash!
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