Graham Challis <centumg@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Interesting aside here is that the Mercedes ML SUV > uses an extra water circulation pump that runs for a > while after the engine is shut off to prevent any hot > spots occurring in the engine block. Don't know if > that would help a WBX - wouldn't hurt, IMHO > > Graham > 90 GL auto Country Homes camper > 99 ML320 From your signature it seems you have a Mercedes (and not just from general knowledge...;-) Nice to know that Mercedes have thought about this too (I'm in good company). Is the extra water circulation pump electrical (I guess so) and is the main pump of standard design (centrifugal, that passes liquid when it's stopped)?
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