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Originally Posted by jimk100189
My 98 E300TD radiator recently failed (antifreeze got into the radiator cooler), and I'm in discussions with the manufacturer, who wants me to pull the radiator and send to them for verification that the radiator has split, enabling ths to happen.
I have to believe that there is a way prove (on the vehicle preferably) that the radiator is defective, and allowing the engine cooling side to leak into the radiator cooler. Any wisdom from you veterans?
Yes, it (antifreeze) did kill my trans.  |
I suspect they are more interested in inspecting the radiator to determine
why it failed.
Pressure testing will tell you that it failed but you already know that.
I don't know how long its been installed but I suppose if they can show that it was caused by corrosion and not a manufacturing defect they are off the hook so to speak. There are labs that do the work but they're not cheap. Should be some in Tampa area. Try google or yellow pages.
Good luck.