Which Radiator - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

MikeCook · #1 08-30-2007, 05:18 PM

I just finishing up a citric acid flush and went to fill the coolant from the top radiator hose and snap, the hose nipple breaks off. So I need to replace the 22 year old radiator on my 85 300SD but I can't decide on a brand.

I can get a nissen for $195 but I'm a little worried because I have heard storied of them leaking right out of the box.

A Silla would cost $220 but I know little about the quality of Sillas.

A Behr would cost $273. I am leaning toward this option, can't go wrong with OE.

An all metal radiator is out of my price range. Wizard cooling quoted me $650.

I would appreciate any input/recommendations.

Thanks

pj67coll · #2 08-30-2007, 05:43 PM

I just replaced my radiator in my 240D with a Behr. Seems a decently constructed unit and I'm happy with it but I guess only time will tell. Mine was made in South Africa in 2006.

- Peter.

LUVMBDiesels · #3 08-30-2007, 07:47 PM

I got a Nissen from radiator.com. Works fine...

pawoSD · #4 08-30-2007, 08:07 PM

I bought a behr, I like to use the OEM stuff with a star on it for those things.

#5 08-30-2007, 10:38 PM

I also put a Behr in my 300D after braking of the neck. I considered an all metal one, but I wanted a replacement that day and my indy could get a Behr from worldpac right away.

rs899 · #6 08-31-2007, 06:37 AM

We have a Nissen in the 300D. Works fine and seems well made ( in Denmark). I can't see anthing wrong with it at all.

JimFreeh · #7 08-31-2007, 06:40 AM

Installed a Nissen this summer in my 83 300D.
Quality seems as good as the Behr I removed.

Cools well, even in 100 degree temps with high humidity and the A/C going full blast.

Jim

MBeige · #8 08-31-2007, 06:53 AM

Nissen on mine. No problems.

asantoni · #9 09-01-2007, 08:54 AM

Nissen on my 300D ( Denmark) no problems with FL heat.

P.E.Haiges · #10 09-03-2007, 12:09 AM

WHere can I get an all metal radiator for a '87 300SDL? I would prefer a copper/brass radiator to an aluminum one.

P E H

#11 09-03-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P.E.Haiges

WHere can I get an all metal radiator for a '87 300SDL? I would prefer a copper/brass radiator to an aluminum one.

P E H

I would try giving these guys a call:

http://www.wizardcooling.com/

P.E.Haiges · #12 09-03-2007, 09:57 PM

Craig,

I would prefer a copper/brass radiator. Wizard only makes aluminum radiators.

But in their website they say the will make an all aluminum (no plastic tanks) radiator for any application.

P E H

#13 09-03-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P.E.Haiges

Craig,

I would prefer a copper/brass radiator. Wizard only makes aluminum radiators.

But in their website they say the will make an all aluminum (no plastic tanks) radiator for any application.

P E H

Yeah, that's what I thought. I don't know who else might make them, maybe some custom radiator shop? I've pretty much decided that radiators are maintenance items that will need to be replaced every decade or two.

P.E.Haiges · #14 09-03-2007, 10:36 PM

Craig,

I thought, a long time ago, I saw something in this website that there was a place that supplied copper/brass repacement radiators for MB.

I didn't take too much notice because at that time I didn't have any aluminum MB radiators. Now I have 3 of them and one is broken from an accident and needs to be replaced.

P E H

#15 09-03-2007, 10:43 PM

I don't know, Wizard is the only one I know of and I've never really looked. Anyone?