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Junkyard radiator? (W123)
I have a very tiny leak in the top of my radiator. (1984 300TD). It's not bad and doesn't leave a drop on the ground. Someone told me there is a 300D near me at a pull-apart with a fairly new radiator. What does something like that cost at a junkyard? I'm thinking about going down there and pulling it just to have it on hand.
Can you use the Stop Leak stuff in these MB radiators?
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Stay away from the stop leak stuff.
I would not think twice about picking up a spare radiator. I don't know what they are going to want to charge for it but it should be a fraction of new OEM.
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Very cheap, I think $30.00 in this area. Could be a little different where you are.
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Junqueyardjim Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis 1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA 2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage, Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it! |
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Problem is you're getting something that is as old as the unit that failed in the first place. These radiators have a reputation for having their plastic bits get old and brittle, eventually snapping off. If you're planning on holding on to the car for any amount of time, get a new nissens radiator, they can be had for under $200. You'll probably notice much better cooling and flow as well.
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Perhaps try this first on that tiny leak...
Clean the area really well... rough it up some with 100 grit sandpaper... take a piece of brass sheet...10 or 20 thou shim stock perhaps.. does not have to be thick.. mix up some JBWeld.... correctly by the directions... and apply it to the area.. Cover that with the brass... do not push down except enough to press the two together... you want the epoxy to be as thick as possible... an eighth inch thick epoxy held in the right place with contact area over several square inches backed by a non rusting ' container' long enough to properly set up... very very strong... and might cure your problem for years....
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Agreed not bad - but I would not consider it a long term investment but rather something to keep the car on the road until enough money can be saved up for a good replacement. I've actually been in this exact situation JB weld served me well until the Nissens came in
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits! |
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But pull the radiator from the JY anyway as a spare and hope it is OK.
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed. W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry. |
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Nothing you can do... but this is outside... the concept here is " NO HARM NO FOUL " IF IT DOES NOT WORK ON THE LEAK .
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html |
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you could JB weld it as well. Ive done this a couple times with good success.
Did a great job on the top of my 300D radiator, cost about 3 bucks. The repair was still holding with no problems 40 thousand miles later when I sold the car.
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yup.
the PLASTIC epoxy sold at most autoparts stores bonds REALLY REALLY well to the tanks. I've got it on my 83TD and it's working great over a year. I also have spare radiators the pull apart near us charges about 20 for them. just gimme a call... I was JUST TODAY at the pullapart, if you'd have called me I'd have brought it to you today. don't be shy Byron, feel free to call me!
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John, I wish you lived near Austin.....
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html |
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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This one is at the Rock Hill yard. The leak is so minor that I'm not that concerned about it. But have a few items I need to grab at the junkyard so I'll most likely be going out there sooner than later.
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