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Old 06-21-2004, 09:36 PM
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Got my new radiator today.

Well they did update the new ones. Their is a metal sleeve in the top and bottom outlets. My old one cracked on the back side by the crimp, I hate this plastic junk. My Toyota did the same thing, but it only cost my $160 to fix that. The SDL's radiator set my back $395, plus $35 for a new fan shroud. All the other W126 radiators are like $200 but they had to make the SDL's different. Just thought I'd share my latest expense. This car is lucky it has me, it would be in the junkyard being turned into another Honda if it wasn't for me and the time I put into it. (not to mention the $$$$$$) Oh well I feel better now, this is one lucky MB.

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Old 06-21-2004, 09:44 PM
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thats what my all aluminum one cost...
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Old 06-21-2004, 09:49 PM
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Yeah, but ya flush the cooling system real well and fill it up with good MB coolant and you should have years of trouble free operation. Besides, they made what, about 14,000 SDLs in 86 and 87. You have something nice that few other people will ever know the pleasure of driving. (I'm saying this as I think about what it is going to take to do a complete frontend overhaul).
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Old 06-21-2004, 09:50 PM
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I wanted to do that but I needed the radiator fast, I can't let the car go down. I was planing to send a junk radiator in to them next spring and get them to copy it.
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Old 06-21-2004, 10:14 PM
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i am sorry if i sounded rude, or rash in the last post...that was not my intent...i was trying to compare notes, and justify almost to myself why i had the custom one built...

i think that it is cool that you put the time money and effort to keep her well...

i would try to send it over winter...here in buffalo i imagine that it can be turned around faster then, spring everyone wants the stuff fast fast fast.... scott is real personable and is easy to deal with, and scott welds like a mad man...(there are two scotts)

thanks for the info
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Old 06-22-2004, 09:13 AM
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BF_JC230 no problem. I'm alittle annoyed myself that I didn't get a chance to get an aluminum one made. Well in another 17 years when this one goes bad I'll get a custom one made up. Your $400 was well spent, just on principle I don't like spending $400 on plastic junk. It's a fun hobby keeping these old cars on the road, they are a lot of fun to drive.
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Old 06-22-2004, 09:35 AM
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I will have to defend the "plastic junk" as often times being superior to a fabricated radiator.

The original design is the most efficient, lightest and physically sized for the vehicle.

Regular coolant replacement and exterior cleaning will allow an OEM radiator to last many years.

Plastic tanks can be replaced by most competent radiator repair shops.

There are shops that have them already rebuilt and ready for exchange if needed.

I would opt for an OEM replacement anyday.

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