The removal and replacement:

New Part #:


New Part:


Old part and new part - side by side:


I used the Vise grips to remove the fitting:


The new fitting slides in smooth and fits like a glove:


Ready to be put back in the radiator top:


Good as new:

__________________
1989 300CE Astralsilber/Schwarz
1992 300CE Schwarz/Schwarz