HELP! Cant find a W124 Expansion Tank to buy. - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Zulfiqar · #31 05-08-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jbach36

They don't exist.

V8 engine W124 chassis cars do exist, they were

400E
E420
500E
E500

legendary cars..

Diesel911 · #32 05-08-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mxfrank

Could you post some photos? When I needed a new tank for my 190DT, the stock oem item was something like $250. But Mercedes apparently invented the same thing over and over again. I found that the tank from a V8 124 was a different part number, but identical in every dimension at 1/3 the cost.

When I looked on the regular US eBay they listed 190D Coolant Recovery Tanks for about $19 and Some by Meyle on up to $30. Don't know if there is differences in years and unforunately sometimes the Sellers don't know much about what they are selling.

But, if you are not in a hurry you can email the Seller and witnin 2 days they usally answer.

Mxfrank · #33 05-08-2017, 10:20 PM

The 190DT uses a unique recovery tank (2015000249/2015000549), which is priced like solid gold. Fortunately, it's a direct interchange with the tank used in a 400E (1245001549). But that's not the OP's problem.

ah-kay · #34 05-08-2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ah-kay

I just bought, supposed to be new old stock, from eBay. They don't have picture but the part number matches. We will see whether the seller can deliver! This is the picture I found from the Internet. I am sure I can hack something from other models as a last resort.

The seller cancelled the transaction, NLA. So I need to find a similar one to hack.

optimusprime · #35 05-09-2017, 07:01 AM

Tis is what i found .300D 1245001749 . All W124 look the same to me .. This is the same as my 260E W124 M103 This was take right off Ebay listing for a 300D

jbach36 · #36 05-09-2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by optimusprime

Tis is what i found .300D 1245001749 . All W124 look the same to me .. This is the same as my 260E W124 M103

Totally different tank.

1) Hose connections are in wrong place
2) It won't fit in. It's too big.

mb4meplz · #37 05-22-2017, 04:05 PM

Since I had the same issue finding a replacement tank for my 87 300TD I took the information and got a tank from a 90's 400E.

The tank is larger in size but I made it work with tightening mounting nuts for the tank and air cleaner housing in stages.

You can see the size differences between the old and replacement tank in the pictures. The only thing I don't like the fitment of is the lower hose. It's secure but not pushed onto the neck as far as the old one.

I'll add the part number of the replacement tank when I get back home.