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Thank you for your guidance. I will begin searching for components.

I would want to clarify that the Thermostat is only available on the m113k, since it is integrated into the housing. The N/a one exhibits a pattern, but the S/c one does not.

Furthermore, I do not engage in company promotion on this platform, although I do own a small motorfactory in Essex. It is likely that more affordable options may be found on the internet. AutoDoc is a very competitive industry.

If you want my assistance, please do not hesitate to send me a PM. I am always willing to assist forum users whenever possible.

Radiator failures are a common occurrence in Mercedes vehicles, regardless of the manufacturer or model of the radiator, and may be attributed to both age and use. The well recognised issue known as the 'Valeo Radiator Problem' pertains to the malfunction of the internal sealing mechanism responsible for preventing the intermingling of coolant and gearbox fluid inside the gearbox oil cooler. According to the MB technical report, the V8-engined variants of the W211 are unaffected.

I will take it into consideration, but, I must reach a total of 30 posts before I may send a PM to anybody. I consider myself to be a novice or inexperienced individual.

My first step will be to schedule an appointment for a significant service and assess the results of the health check. I see that Star Motor Service in Reading is in close proximity to me, therefore I will initiate an inquiry with them first. After a month of owning the automobile, I have been experiencing a series of problems. Instead of purchasing components without proper knowledge, I prefer to seek the expertise of professionals. Currently, I have documented approximately 20 instances of faults that I have encountered. The most recent one is a PAS whining and the fluid seems to be below the minimum threshold upon checking in in the morning. Additionally, after driving, I have seen a significant presence of bubbles. The gearbox is experiencing sudden gear shifting, particularly while coming to a halt, causing me to be propelled forward.

I did not encounter any bulletin, which is a source of comfort. However, it is important to note that if the situation was unfavourable, it would have already occurred by now. The fluid levels were found to be very low, prompting the addition of 500ml.