Trouble finding a new radiator for a 1983 300D (no turbo)

Benzdom · 01-07-2012, 04:20 AM

My 1983 300D (316 000 miles) has a leaking radiator.

My mechanic and I were not expecting this kind of trouble to get a replacement.

This is a German Mercedes, a gray market car, 5 cylinder diesel engine, no turbo.

A third party radiator company couldn't find a fitting radiatior.

Refurbishing would not work, as the refurb company couldn't find the top part (the tank) that would fit.

The only alternative would be ordering from Mercedes ($420 and a long wait).

Are there any other ways to get a radiator except a new Mercedes part?

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Benzdom · 01-12-2012, 12:29 PM

Nobody knows a source for aftermarket radiators?

Looks like I'm going to have to buy the expensive Mercedes original.

Benzdom · 01-12-2012, 01:51 PM

I found replacement radiators from Behr and Nissens. Now it's the question how to get my OEM part number.

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01-12-2012, 12:29 PM	#2
Benzdom Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 52 Drives: 300D	Nobody knows a source for aftermarket radiators? Looks like I'm going to have to buy the expensive Mercedes original.

01-12-2012, 01:51 PM	#3
Benzdom Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 52 Drives: 300D	I found replacement radiators from Behr and Nissens. Now it's the question how to get my OEM part number.

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