Well, guys, the 'new' MB isn't doin' so good.. I drove from Narrabundah to Latham (For you Canberrans) and it over heated..
Also, on my way up William Hovel Dr it wouldn't go any faster than about 50Ks!! I guess there is more work to be done than I had thought..
Still, freakin' cool to putt along in!!
*SIGH*
DAMN IT >.<
You'll get used to constant running repairs. Heck I've spent more than the price of a new car on mine and it still needs constant attention. 
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Yeah, I knew what I was signing up for.. I had hoped I would get more than 200ks out of it though..
Overheating could be caused by a blocked radiator or a blockage somewhere else in the system. Also check/replace the thermostat, and check the timing isn't too far advanced.
Apart from that it can really only be a blown head gasket, but that's worst case scenario.
Apart from that it can really only be a blown head gasket, but that's worst case scenario.
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
BRAYDEN!! Don't put that thought out there!! Not a blown head gasket!
I'll take it back to the mechanic in a week or two and have him pressure test the radiator. Can I get a thermostat new or do I need to go harvest one?
I'll take it back to the mechanic in a week or two and have him pressure test the radiator. Can I get a thermostat new or do I need to go harvest one?
Replacement thermostat isn't a problem to find, and shouldn't be more than $20 new.
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Excellent!! Thank you!
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Al_Zhiemer
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Not always 100% accurate as it depends on where the head gasket is leaking but shows a blown head gasket most times.
If you start the car and get it up to running temp, take the radiator cap off, making sure the radiator is full of water. if you see small bubbles on the surface of the water, then your head gasket is definately gone.
Cheers
If you start the car and get it up to running temp, take the radiator cap off, making sure the radiator is full of water. if you see small bubbles on the surface of the water, then your head gasket is definately gone.
Cheers
Drive: 1997 Toyota Starlet... (the incognito mobile)
1985 Suzuki Mighty Boy, currently being restored.
1995 Nissan GT-R33
Why doesn't the Gene Pool have life gaurds??
1985 Suzuki Mighty Boy, currently being restored.
1995 Nissan GT-R33
Why doesn't the Gene Pool have life gaurds??
We'll I have4n't driven it enough to know what the 'normal running temp' of an MB is.
As I watched the temp climb I thought "I better get on Tamon and see how hot they normally run' - So, how hot do they normally run?!
As I watched the temp climb I thought "I better get on Tamon and see how hot they normally run' - So, how hot do they normally run?!
Bubbles in the radiator can also be cavitation from the water pump (usually very small bubbles). Get your Mechanic to perform a CO2 (carbon dioxide) test on the radiator as well as the pressure test. Carbon dioxide emanating from the radiator generally confirms head/gasket trouble. No carbon dioxide points more toward cavitation = new water pump should fix that.
So many delays to getting my MB back in order with 993cc & 5 speed transaxle... neighbor issue gone, donor shell up on rotisserie, new sheds on the way.... another project also..
Normal operating temp is half to 3/4 on the guage.
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stevan_istheman
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Mine gets nowhere near 3/4...
About half is the most i've ever had it to.
About half is the most i've ever had it to.
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