Need a WRD - anybody know where one is?

[Jordan]

If you posted a picture it would be easy to tell which one you had.  The early thermostats are about 3 inches long (70-80mm) while the later ones are much shorter, maybe an inch or so (30mm).  The early ones are extremely expensive ($700+ on e-bay) while the later ones are less than $50.  What temp water did you dip it into?

[db180]

Thanks for the response.

temperature was initially 80C which is around 176F, I did let it get upto 90C but stiil not luck.

[ptooner]

From your picture I can tell that yours is quite different from my 65 model so I will assume that mine is the "early model" and yours is the "later model".  If it is in fact available for $50 you have a very easy decision I would say. 

Gerry

[Jordan]

Yes, you have the later thermometer and there are several on e-bay right now, one for as little $30.  The Classic Center also carries them as I am sure many of the parts suppliers.

[w113dude]

$20,00

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nbyqdn3a0pgllo55xwvdsurk&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1193341@280SE&year=1970&cid=16@Cooling%20System&gid=2200@Thermostat

[ctaylor738]

Gerry -

Did you have any more success getting your slide to free up?

[ptooner]

Gerry -

Did you have any more success getting your slide to free up?

Absolutely!  It starts and runs better than it ever has after I disassembled and cleaned and lubed the WRD.

Gerry