Automatic Transmission Cooling Hose leaking - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ah-kay · #16 08-12-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dieseldan44

ah-kay,

Be careful when removing/replacing the hoses - they are attached to the radiator's transmission cooler and can strip / cross thread. I almost cross threaded one installing it on a new radiator.

dd

Thanks for the advice. That is why I like this forum. I do not like to deal with transmission or engine stuffs as I am not good at it. We are in it together to keep as many MBZ on the road as possible, having fun and saving some car payments in the mean time.

tangofox007 · #17 08-12-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ah-kay

I will get 2 new ones.

Given your previuosly espoused beliefs in economy maintenance, are you sure that you want to do that? Shouldn't you at least try duct tape first?

ah-kay · #18 08-12-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tangofox007

Given your previuosly espoused beliefs in economy maintenance, are you sure that you want to do that? Shouldn't you at least try duct tape first?

Your attitude and sarcasm is laid bare for all to see. It is really not worth to put pen to paper to response.

sasquatchgeoff · #19 08-12-2009, 05:09 PM

you can crack the radiator if you over-torque with gorilla-like strength (like me)
- tempus modus is a good rule of thumb...

babymog · #20 08-12-2009, 06:26 PM

Sounds suspect, ...

When I was a Mercedes supplier/Engineer, I wouldn't have even considered asking Mercedes Engineering/Management if I could design a part that would only last 6-10years unless it were a consumable part like the belts. At that time ('80s & '90s) the coolant hoses weren't even considered a sheduled maintenance item, just inspect and replace if needed.

I'm pretty sure that 20years is getting beyond the point of casual inspection, but not 6years.

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Originally Posted by barry123400

Mr. Hunter posted a series of refferences about brake hoses not too long ago. One item was the expected design service life I believe.

Depending on the climate you live in will matter to some extent. It still is not wise to keep brake hoses in service over 20 years. You could look his items up.

Ours should fair better than southern cars I would think. Another rule of thumb that impressed me was if one fails change them all if of the same vintage. Really though it can be bad to have even one fail in service.

It is also reasonable that mercedes sources it's brake hoses from external sources. Most other manufactures do as well I imagine. Probably simular quality..