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Mike from OZ · 05-14-2003, 05:18 PM

Hi Michael

This sounds high to me - my 89 CE hovers at just above 80 normally and then only rises to just above the next mark when idling for a long period or on hot days (I never quite know what the next mark actually represents as a number).

It certainly has never risen close to the redline. You didnt mention if you have checked anything -- things like coolant level, leaks, thermostats etc.. Also, you might want to check the oil - I dont want to alarm you here but when my head gasket was stuffed the temperature did fluctuate quite a bit(on the high side).
I'm not an expert here but a bit more info might be useful.
Mike

05-14-2003, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike from OZ BenzWorld Junior Member Date registered: Nov 2002 Vehicle: 1989 300CE Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 31	Hi Michael This sounds high to me - my 89 CE hovers at just above 80 normally and then ... Hi Michael This sounds high to me - my 89 CE hovers at just above 80 normally and then only rises to just above the next mark when idling for a long period or on hot days (I never quite know what the next mark actually represents as a number). It certainly has never risen close to the redline. You didnt mention if you have checked anything -- things like coolant level, leaks, thermostats etc.. Also, you might want to check the oil - I dont want to alarm you here but when my head gasket was stuffed the temperature did fluctuate quite a bit(on the high side). I'm not an expert here but a bit more info might be useful. Mike