I've always been under the impression that "German Sliver" is a silver/nickel alloy that resists corrosion. Could be wrong, though!

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

Thanks Peter, that makes sense as this MB choice appears to be an alloy that is a good conductor with corrosion resistance. Definately seemed to be more than tin plating.

Found this on a website

http://www.tclayton.demon.co.uk/metal.html#NiSi

Nickel Silver Alloy
A copper alloy containing 18-22% nickel, 15-20% zinc and sometimes manganese and other metals which is made with a wide variety of compositions.

The alloy is sometimes known as German Silver or Argentan

Also on http://www.ccsilver.com/reftable/glossary.html

GERMAN SILVER is the same as nickel silver. It does not contain silver.

NICKEL SILVER is a composition of nickel, copper and zinc. It does not contain silver.

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Lehigh Valley PA USA
1973 Olds 88, 1972 MB 280SE, 1978 Datsun 280Z, 1971 Ford T-Bird, 1972 Olds 88, 1983 Nissan Sentra, 1985 Sentra, 1973 230.6, 1990 Acura Integra, 1991 Volvo 940GLE wagon, 1983 300SD, 1984 300SD, 1995 Subaru Legacy L wagon, 2002 Mountaineer, 1991 300TE wagon, 2008 Murano, 2007 R320CDI 4Matic 52K, some Hyundai, 2008 BMW 535xi wagon, all gone... currently
2007 Honda Odyssey Touring, 2014 E350 4matic

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Jim

You guys never cease to amaze me. Gota admit that "electrical and thermal conductivity" wouldn't be tops on my list of things too think about, BUT when its applied to radiators that I have in my cars, thats a whole different "kettle of fish". The combined pool of knowledge on this list is awesome.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

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Stevo

I believe you would be able to get an all metal radiator around here at Performance Radiator in either Everett or South Seattle. Their Everett # is 425 252 4323. I have used them a couple of times and they have come through with very high quality radiators for about $170-$180. Carry most stuff in stock. All of the body shops use them heavily.