QuestionMy 1987 Mercedes 260E is running hot. I changed the water pump and thermostat. It is still running hot. Can the timing cause it to run hot? How do I change the timing? I have a timing light.
AnswerPlugged radiator, auxiliary cooling fan failure, failed Fan Clutch, leaking head gasket, fuel dumping = overheating catalytic converter or air pockets = incorrect filling/bleeding.
To eliminate air pockets, disconnect heater hose from engine, and fill cooling system until coolant runs out of engine heater fitting.
Timing alone will not cause overheating.
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There are two possible Fan Clutch units.
PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1987 Mercedes Benz 260E
Part: Fan Clutch
Note:
Earlier versions of M 103 engines except 103.942 will require (1) 103 200 04 23 fan.
Engine: 10-017337-
Product Brand Availability Retail Our Price
G5010-14302 Fan Clutch Behr IN STOCK $151.98
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PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1987 Mercedes Benz 260E
Part: Fan Clutch
Note:
Earlier versions of M 103 engines except 103.942 will require (1) 103 200 04 23 fan.
Engine: 12-037141-
Product Brand Availability Retail Our Price
G5010-14302 Fan Clutch Behr IN STOCK $151.98
PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1987 Mercedes Benz 260E
Part: Radiator
Note:
Product Brand Availability Retail Our Price
G1000-31098 Radiator Behr IN STOCK $180.32
G1000-31098 Radiator Nissens IN STOCK $180.32
There are two possible Auxiliary Fan Assembly.
Chassis: A 906405-
G5000-35770 Auxiliary Fan Assembly Bosch IN STOCK $412.20
Chassis: -A 906404
G5000-11755 Auxiliary Fan Assembly ACM IN STOCK $196.91
G5000-131942 Auxiliary Fan Assembly Bosch IN STOCK $194.94