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Stupid radiator!
Well I bought a brand new radiator two years ago for my 87 300 SDL and I already need a new one because the trans cooler started to leak coolant into the transmission.
Where can I find a reasonably priced one? $320 is the lowest quote so far. doesnt include shipping though. Its times like this that I count my blessings and remember that life is good. Ed |
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Can't say much for your 87, but Phil hooked me up with a brand new Nissens for $280 for my 82 SD. Cheapest I could find plus the PeachParts support, can't get much better than that!
Any cheaper and you're looking at used or junkyard. What brand did you put in two years ago? Behr or Nissens and you should be fine for a long time.
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PM sent
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There was a company called tigris international who made all brass radiators for mercedes cars. I am not sure of the models they made them for but I bought one for my R107 and it fit well and seemed much more substantial than the plastic/aluminum stock models. You might try calling them, I had their number as (713) 628-1362. See if they are still around and if they sell a model for your car. The one I got was less costly than a behr replacement and came with a lifetime warranty to boot!
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Do like me purchase a add on transcooler,and by pass radiator.Then block off old fittings on radiator. Never,Never trust radiator transcoolers.
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I found someplace online that sold them for just a hair over 300 awhile back, through the google shopping search, put the part number in and search for that and it should come up. I saved one from a SDL at the yard last time because if I ever need one, I've found no one other then behr makes them to be had under $300.
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1980 500SE/AMG Euro 1981 500SEL Euro 1982 380SEL 1983 300TD 1983 500SEC/AMG Euro 1984 500SEC 1984 300TD Euro 1986 190E 2.3-16 1986 190E 2.3 1987 300D 1997 C36 AMG 2003 C320T 4matic past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350 |
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What brand was the part that failed?
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Whats in a brand name?
It was a Behr unit. Behr is the only maker of a radiator for the 300SDL. If you buy a radiator for your SDL with another name on it, that unit was made by behr as well. Ed Last edited by FLYWULF; 09-27-2009 at 12:03 AM. |
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Sounds good!
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They got ya cornered on this one!
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I hear ya loud and clear on this one!
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If it happens again then I will definitely go the external route. The only reason I didn't do it this time is because I had changed radiator tanks in the past with good results. This was the first and last time I will try to change a plastic radiator tank. Ed |
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FYI
Just to let you all know. The internal cooler failed because I over torqued it trying seal a leak at the fitting.
OOOOOPS! Ed |
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It happens! If it makes you feel any better you are not alone. I had to replace my radiator after crushing the plastic neck on top by tightening the clamp too much. That was a $700 thermostat/flush job.
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Cripes!
Ouch! That must have hurt. thanks for sharing, you are definitely easing my pain. Ed |
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