Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on July 28, 2005, 16:09:11

Title: Thermostat Brand
Post by: n/a on July 28, 2005, 16:09:11

Planning to replace my thermostat but noticed that there are different brands and different prices. Like to know if there is any difference.

Thermostat Kit brands: Wahler; Behr(cheaper)
Thermostat Housing Gasket brands: Reiz; Elring(cheaper)

I live in the East Bay with temp ranging from 40F in the winter to 100F in the summer. I am planning to go with the 79C thermostat. Like to hear what others use.

Louis 70 280sl red auto

Title: Re: Thermostat Brand
Post by: mdsalemi on July 28, 2005, 19:07:08

Behr was the OEM radiator, probably not a bad choice for the thermostat...

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

Title: Re: Thermostat Brand
Post by: Ben on July 29, 2005, 01:54:51

I agree, Behr and Elring are established quality brands !

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.

Title: Re: Thermostat Brand
Post by: hands_aus on July 29, 2005, 04:13:08

Louis

The genuine MB 79C thermostat I bought recently was a Wahler.
The MB housing to head gasket was $3.50


Bob Smith (Brisbane,Australia)
RHD,1967 early 250 SL, auto