W210 Thermostat Change

[Matt_EClass]

All, Im thinking of changing the thermostat on my car this weekend, she is a W210 220cdi 2001 - I have reported on here that the car will not go over 60deg on the temp gauge when cruising on the motorway, even when pulling 90 - 100 mph fora few miles it struggles to hit 80 deg the only time the car gets anywhere near or over 80 if im stuck in traffic - and on these cold mornings thats what I wish for as the cabin never heats up to a hot and cosy level.

I will order the part today / tomorrow but is it and easy job to do? is there anything I should watch out for?

Would be gratefull for some advice, even better a step by step guide!!

Thanks

 

[Myros]

it's a bit fiddly

but no worse than many other jobs on the 210. The main thing to be careful of is that you don't wallop any of the fuel lines that run nearby, if it's anything like a 320. You'll also have to syphon out some coolant if you don't want it going all over the shop. If you plan it all out in advance and visualise what you are going to do, the actual swap takes about 5 mins. The rest is all preparation and tidying up afterwards.
44 is the stat in this diagram
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...649716.651&CT=M&cat=19U&SID=20&SGR=015&SGN=01

 

[Matt_EClass]

OK - thanks Myros for the info - I will have alook at the engine tonight and check it against the diagram that was in the link, because as of yet I havent a clue where the thermostat is!!!

Many Thanks

 

[Rob B]

hi,
I also have a 51 plate E220 210 chassis. I'm getting very good MPG but was stuck on M6 last night with very little discernible heat coming out of the vents. SWMBO not happy nor was i come to that! My first thought is a problematic thermostat.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good how to please?

Also thanks to Gary Warburton (indie in Fleetwood), for giving me a bit of his time
Thanks
Rob

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Have you checked the vehicle's coolant level?

 

[television]

What temperature is the engine running at if under the high 80s then yes the thermostat and I can send you the instructions

 

[Rob B]

Temperature - even running at 60-70 mph (very proud of 56mpg!) the needle hardly got off the bottom mark, 40 in my case.
television - pm alexander001a-xxx@yahoo.co.uk any help gratefully received.

Currently visiting relatives so long journey with little heat ahead. any tips on how completely can i cover the rad to assist heat supply.

Thanks

Rob
51 plate W210 E220 114k

 

[television]

Hi Rob, I have sent it and you can remove your address in edit

 

[DJS]

Hi there, would it be possible to have a copy of those instructions on how to replace the thermostat?! I am having the same problem of low temp on the dash needle and very low heat through heater. Coolant levels are fine. Thank you!

 

[television]

Yes with an Email address

 

[ghostlymoron]

I changed my thermostat on 220cdi recently. Heating efficiency and fuel consumption improved dramatically. Took about an hour to do. You'll need Torx sockets and a 'wobble drive' for your socket set. It's a bit fiddly to get thermostat housing off (and back on) but possible without removing oil filter housing. Be careful not to drop and bolts and make sure you re-connect any sensors/hoses before you start engine or you'll bring up the EMU warning light like I did. (It resets after a while)

 

[ringo_notts]

Hi,

Television, is there any chance you can send it to me too please?

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thanks in advance,

Ringo

Hi Rob, I have sent it and you can remove your address in edit

 

[television]

Hi,

Television, is there any chance you can send it to me too please?

Sorry for any inconvenience.

rim

Thanks in advance,

Ringo

You should have it

 

[ringo_notts]

Much appreciated Malcolm

Thanks.

Ringo

 

[johng2703]

please could I have a copy as well?

mine is a W210 E320CDi Oct 1999

email is johng2703@googlemail.com

thanks

John

 

[tetsujin]

I couldn't possibly get one of those too, could I?
R-reg, W210 2.3L petrol estate

norton.burns.sl@gmail.com

 

[Rob 210]

Me too please - rsmithsolicitor@fastmail.fm.uk

 

[television]

Me too please - rail.fm.uk

I have sent it and you can edit out the address

 

[television]

I couldn't possibly get one of those too, could I?
R-reg, W210 2.3L petrol estate

no.com

Do you have the 111 engine in that car or the 104

 

[television]

please could I have a copy as well?

mine is a W210 E320CDi Oct 1999

email is johng2703@googlemail.com

thanks

John

Sorry John I missed this one are you still needing it