Does 04 CLK55 AMG have Valeo rad issue?
03-14-2012, 09:16 PM
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Does 04 CLK55 AMG have Valeo rad issue?
I am looking into a very clean 04 CLK55 AMG (52k miles clearly a weekend car) that caught my attention at a local dealer. Not having much MB knowledge I am trying to cram as much as I can to see if this could be a possibility. I am well capable of weekend mechanic work to keep the car running well and costs down. It seems the only issue I have not been able to clearly determine is the radiator issue and weather or not it exist in the 04, or is it only a 03 issue.
If so how do I identify the rad? is it labeled clearly somewhere if it is a Valeo?
Otherwise it just looks like general used car inspection rules apply. Any input is welcome if I missed anything else.
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Vic
If so how do I identify the rad? is it labeled clearly somewhere if it is a Valeo?
Otherwise it just looks like general used car inspection rules apply. Any input is welcome if I missed anything else.
Thanks
Vic
03-15-2012, 07:25 AM
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Mostly 03s were affected, not so many 04s.
I have an 03 and did not have the issue however I am placing an order for a new BEHR right now, now that I got the correct part number.
Ask the dealership about the cars radiator. If they cant get you the info ask for the VIN number. If indeed has a Valeo it won't cost you much to replace with a Behr, they go for 214$ on parts.com
I have an 03 and did not have the issue however I am placing an order for a new BEHR right now, now that I got the correct part number.
Ask the dealership about the cars radiator. If they cant get you the info ask for the VIN number. If indeed has a Valeo it won't cost you much to replace with a Behr, they go for 214$ on parts.com
03-16-2012, 11:38 AM
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Directly from the Star Bulletin about the issue:
Model 203.040/061/064/065/081/084/261/264/281/284/740/747/764
Model 209.365/375/376/465/475
Model 211.065/070/076/083/265/283
Up to Production Date 09/2003
Our '04 was built in August, 2003, and we had the Valeo radiator.
Here is the full bulletin - it shows a picture of how to identify a Valeo radiator (although I could never seem to figure out where exactly the picture is looking!): star bulletin P-B-27.55 50f.pdf
Model 203.040/061/064/065/081/084/261/264/281/284/740/747/764
Model 209.365/375/376/465/475
Model 211.065/070/076/083/265/283
Up to Production Date 09/2003
Our '04 was built in August, 2003, and we had the Valeo radiator.
Here is the full bulletin - it shows a picture of how to identify a Valeo radiator (although I could never seem to figure out where exactly the picture is looking!): star bulletin P-B-27.55 50f.pdf
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03-16-2012, 01:01 PM
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Just wondering if this would be good:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mercedes-Radi...item20c3039856
Looks like it's for V6s. Is it the same radiator for the V8s too?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mercedes-Radi...item20c3039856
Looks like it's for V6s. Is it the same radiator for the V8s too?
