Claude . W140 1997 s320

[Mr.Lohja]

Hello to everyone. I need your opinion on my w140 s320 1997 engine m104.994.
When I star the car I have no condescension at all . Once it start warning up its noticeable. Once it reach the temperature 80c its a lot more.
Is it the head gasket?

 

[Mr.Lohja]

Hello to everyone. I need your opinion on my w140 s320 1997 engine m104.994.
When I star the car I have no condescension at all . Once it start warning up its noticeable. Once it reach the temperature 80c its a lot more.
Is it the head gasket?

No obvious Los of coulant. No overheating. Car works perfectly fine .

 

[Blobcat]

A cylinder compression test should show if you’ve head has issues. If you’re not using/losing coolant then is it just water in the exhaust? (Do you do lots of short journeys?

 

[Mr.Lohja]

A cylinder compression test should show if you’ve head has issues. If you’re not using/losing coolant then is it just water in the exhaust? (Do you do lots of short journeys?

Thank you for getting back. I am completely useless with mechanical work.
Do you or anyone know is there any mercedes indipendent specialist near Warwickshire ? Thanks in advance