[W126 Coupe] 1985 SEC temperature gauge

[Jonathan]

btb management wrote:

> Just had my mechanic put in a new or rather he said it was rebuilt 

> temp gauge and the car is running

> today at almost at 110 degrees.

> The right side of the hood felt incredibly hot.  Heard gurgling but 

> didn't want to

> get hit by hot water so left the hood shut.  Didn't see any steam but 

> the gurgling sound

> continued for 8 minutes.  Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks,

> Robert

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110 is WAY too hot.

Should have put the heat on full and opened the hood.  One needs to 
remove the expansion tank in order for the water to escape..opening the 
hood just helps the engine cool off.

Check your coolant level, fan clutch, radiator etc, etc..

Jonathan


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