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Old 09-26-2007, 01:44 AM
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I have several small leaks in my radiator. The car is a 1972 450SL. A very good radiator shop told me that my leaks are due to a deteriorating core. When I looked inside it it was gunked up pretty bad. Anway they said they could recore it and use the tanks? Whatever that means, wants to charge around $300 but it would be about as good as new. DOes this sound OK, $300 is a lot of change but new radiators are in the $700 range. I guess I could live with leaks but got it all apart and want to put it back right, what would you do??
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For the same price as recore, you can put in a new Behr with the reinforced neck. Check out ***************. Click on online catalog. Enter your vehicle information to find parts just for you. I did the job myself. For a few bucks more get a new radiator cap too.

$291.19 delivered to my door free shipping, no core charge.
New radiator in for a year now. No problems...good luck.
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Old 09-26-2007, 11:13 AM
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For the same price as recore, you can put in a new Behr with the reinforced neck. Check out ***************. Click on online catalog. Enter your vehicle information to find parts just for you. I did the job myself. For a few bucks more get a new radiator cap too.

$291.19 delivered to my door free shipping, no core charge.
New radiator in for a year now. No problems...good luck.
for the 84 , yes , but For some reason, I think it is the size perhaps, 72 450SL radiators on any of the MB sites list from $645-$785
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Old 09-26-2007, 11:58 AM
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OK I did contact radiator.com - they cannot get it , and said if they can't not many will - suggested I talk to dealer.
Sooo recore here I go
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Old 09-26-2007, 06:23 PM
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I've had good experiences with recoring radiators, when done by a worthy shop. Should serve you well.
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Old 09-26-2007, 08:24 PM
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sent out for recore this morning. I will let you know of the results
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14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
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