Thread: $200 1986 300E, My first MB... BUT..
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Old 09-30-2007, 12:28 PM
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Most important to completely flush the cooling system - use a detergent like Tide + water. Any oil remnant in the cooling system will rapidly deteriorate the hoses, which should all be replaced after gasket replacement & enough flushes that no more brown scum appears the next day.

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