1987 Mercedes Benz 560sel over heating

1987 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEL
197,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROGLETREE1
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My 1987 mercedes 560sel keeps running hot the fan is working, took out the thermostat, still running hot other than a cracked head what do you suggest also the vehicle is not smoking and not getting oil in the water at times it will run cool but after driving it a while it runs hot. Please help out with suggestions to what might be wrong
Jun 22, 2010 at 12:34 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a clogged-up radiator, defective wate pump and airlock if all good get it block and pressure tested.
Jun 22, 2010 at 12:44 AM