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Originally Posted by shoe
Ok, sent the 96 E350 in for E service and received a $2900.00 estimate to replace oil cooler seals. Engine oil has entered the cooling system, they want to replace the coolant circulation pump, coolant reservoir and flush the radiator. I understand the radiator flush, I do not understand the recirculating pump if it is still operating. And why's the coolant reservoir? Also, need to know what is involved with replacing the oil cooler seals, to determine if I can do that job. Oh, by the way, nice to hear from you all again.
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hey
if u are talking about a 2006 E350, then i believe that the following PDF can be of use to you:
http://www.2phast.com/500e/techdocs/antifreeze_article.pdf
the article explains that MB has switched to a long life antifreeze, approx. 15yrs. if i understood correctly, MB managed to extend the life of the antifreeze in their newer models by putting some sort of a "silica gel package" inside of the coolant tank. so its possible that the ""silica gel package" has now been contaminated with engine oil and therefore must be replaced, but this is just a guess on my part.
am not sure about the water pump though.
good luck