I've looked, but I can't find any new radiators for sale for my 1987 300SDL at Peach Parts or one other site. Anyone else noticed this? I did a search and couldn't find this topic. I don't need one at this time, but this is not good. I can't find a good quality mono valve, either. I can understand a small part not being available, but a radiator? If I've missed a thread, please direct me to it. Thanks.

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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback

When I had my SDL the only radiator I could find was from the dealer.

I believe it is PN 1265005303, I paid around $350. Current list is like $560, I saw it online for $430. Maybe they went up in January.

The part number supposedly works for gassers too, so if someone can confirm that tracking down a used gas one shouldn't be hard.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i

There is a lot of competition in the radiator world. Unfortunately, we drive old unusual cars and the supply is drying up with little incentive to manufacture more.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

You just need to know where to look. PM me if you would like to know how.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Still available from the Dealer. This is the Wholesale price.

http://www.partswebsite.com/benzpartswholesale/oemparts/mercedes-benz-137/1265005303.html


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I have noticed people having a hard time finding radiators for SDLs. The monovalve problem affects all of us, though.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Just called my benz dealer. NO more radiators - in the USA OR in Germany for this car. (87 300 SDL) Period! What brought this up was while I was at my local mechanic yesterday,(better than average Benz, BMW, VW garage), he was telling me how he looked for 2 weeks and couldn't find a new radiator for one of his customer's 300SDL. He finally put in a used radiator from a junk yard. That customer promptly sold his Benz.

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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback

parts.com has it listed, is a dealer and????

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

The 603 equipped W126 was a USA only vehicle. No surprise MB has dropped the part.

Just think... $300 in condenser fans, $400 condenser, $500 radiator, and $300 radiator fan. Geeze aren't these cars easy to keep on the road

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

The part is in fact NLA, the old part number is 126-500-2703 which superseeds to the current part number 126-500-5303. I talked to my parts guy who I trust and buy a lot from, he confirms it is NLA. They can look in some other dealers inventories and he can't find any around. Maybe parts.com has their inventory blocked, or when you order it, it will back order.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i

Nissen and Behr available at Pelican and other suppliers.

Would these do?

It would if they produced the radiator.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i

Wow....that's kinda of sobering that you can't get a radiator for an SDL.

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14 E250 Bluetec 4Matic "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 154k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 172k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

https://www.griffinrad.com/exact_fit.php?tid=2

Someone should try these guys out.

A friend has a griffin in his track day fiero. Made a huge difference.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i