Changing radiator and thermostat gasket - making a list for an order - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

chetwesley · #1 08-30-2010, 01:48 AM

Hi Guys,

Sorry, I asked this question in a different thread, but it was buried at the end and I didn't get any response on it...

I'm making a parts order tomorrow and didn't want to leave anything out.

This is what I've gathered so far:

• Radiator
• Radiator mount kit (clips and stuff)
• Upper and lower radiator hoses (I should do this, right?)
• Thermostat
• Thermostat housing to cylinder head gasket
• Thermostat to water pump short hose
• New red coolant

Anything I am not thinking of here?

Any gaskets, hoses, or o-rings or anything like that hidden away that I am leaving out?

Really tons of thanks as usual, this forum has been invaluable to me.

NJ300sdl · #2 08-30-2010, 05:58 AM

MB coolant is pale yellow/amber in color.

chetwesley · #3 08-30-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ300sdl

MB coolant is pale yellow/amber in color.

Right thanks, always thought it was red for some reason. Mine is the fun green stuff right now.

chetwesley · #4 08-31-2010, 04:41 PM

Last bump

79Mercy · #5 08-31-2010, 07:16 PM

It appears you have everything.

However if you have cheapo hose clamps on the radiator now, you'll wanna replace those with good OE clamps.

chetwesley · #6 08-31-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Mercy

It appears you have everything.

However if you have cheapo hose clamps on the radiator now, you'll wanna replace those with good OE clamps.

I am guessing the clamps are original (I don't think anyone has ever touched the colling system), but that is a good point I should look at them closely to see if they need to be replaced.