300SDL Radiator - Now It’s MY Turn To Buy One! - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #16 02-10-2018, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diseasel300

Mounting configuration. 126 has vertical flow with the transmission cooler in the bottom tank. 124 is crossflow with the transmission cooler in the side tank. The hose layout is slightly different too, the 124 has the coolant expansion bottle hooked up to the radiator, the 126 has the hose for that purpose splitting off from the lower radiator hose.

Subtle differences, but enough to cause problems for installation without custom fabrication.

Yes, I remember the differences now, thanks. I had a '95 124 years ago, but don't remember the radiator/oil cooler layout. I wonder if a rad from a 210 ('98-'99) Diesel would be adaptable to a 124 chassis. They are available most anywhere.

Diseasel300 · #17 02-10-2018, 11:29 AM

You can still buy the radiator for the 124 diesels. The 126 diesel is the one that's NLA. The all-aluminum radiator industry has popped up to fill the gap more or less out of necessity.

ROLLGUY · #18 02-10-2018, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diseasel300

You can still buy the radiator for the 124 diesels. The 126 diesel is the one that's NLA. The all-aluminum radiator industry has popped up to fill the gap more or less out of necessity.

Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought that 124 radiators were NLA along with the 126.