240d Radiator (sans lower barbs) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

indybenz · #1 05-22-2025, 03:47 PM

Hello I wonder if anyone recommends any particular vendor for this. Mine is an EU/UK version and I am struggling to find one WITHOUT the engine-facing barbs at the bottom.

Sugar Bear · #2 05-22-2025, 03:53 PM

Engine facing barbs...auto transmission cooler connections? Not sure what you mean.

Maximan1 · #3 05-22-2025, 04:54 PM

As far as I know, they don't make them without the trans cooler barbs (if that's what you're referring to). Pretty common with aftermarket radiators, you just don't hook up anything to the auto transmission cooler barbs if you are running a car that doesn't need them.

Sugar Bear · #4 05-22-2025, 09:03 PM

^^^Agree

indybenz · #5 05-23-2025, 11:20 AM

Sorry, yes, I have seen they are 'barbs' either for trans cooler or oil cooler lines. Mine is a manual so I don't need them. I guess I could just pick the cheapest one (this is just to get the engine running properly, not for a long term solution!) and get the properly threaded 'bolts' to block the two outlets.

indybenz · #6 05-23-2025, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Bear

Engine facing barbs...auto transmission cooler connections? Not sure what you mean.

Aye, sorry, I don't know what they are called but auto trans or oil cooler line barbs.

indybenz · #7 05-23-2025, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximan1

As far as I know, they don't make them without the trans cooler barbs (if that's what you're referring to). Pretty common with aftermarket radiators, you just don't hook up anything to the auto transmission cooler barbs if you are running a car that doesn't need them.

Aye, my current rad is a Nissens 62710 which is not available in the US as far as I can tell. Can get one all day long in the UK but not here.

Maximan1 · #8 05-23-2025, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by indybenz

Sorry, yes, I have seen they are 'barbs' either for trans cooler or oil cooler lines. Mine is a manual so I don't need them. I guess I could just pick the cheapest one (this is just to get the engine running properly, not for a long term solution!) and get the properly threaded 'bolts' to block the two outlets.

You don't need to block them off, the trans cooler is a separate cooler assembly inside the radiator. Nothing will leak out if you don't connect them.

Shern · #9 05-23-2025, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximan1

You don't need to block them off, the trans cooler is a separate cooler assembly inside the radiator. Nothing will leak out if you don't connect them.

This.

I have this exact setup in my manual 240.

indybenz · #10 05-26-2025, 12:42 AM

Oh Geez I feel sheepish! Like, duh. Thank you for your assistance. I'll just find the cheapest one and get it! TY, JD