Radiator replacement S550
12-11-2014, 07:51 AM
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Radiator replacement S550
I have a small leak coming from where the intake tube goes thru the radiator on the driver side.
Anyone have instructions on how to replace the radiator?
Anyone have instructions on how to replace the radiator?
12-11-2014, 01:23 PM
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A few things that may help. Check the radiator for a crack on the inlet housing. Get a new hose. From what ive read it looks like the O ring has worn out
12-15-2014, 09:09 AM
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Thats very odd. Where the fluid is dripping from is where the air intake hoses go. I cant see how its tied into the radiator. Maybe its sucking leaking fluid from the hose under it when the car intake creates a vacuum?
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12-15-2014, 09:22 AM
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Looks like there's quite a few things you have to take off. As far as evacuating the AC I wonder if you can get away with not doing that as long as you're careful with the condenser. When I did my engine mounts I didnt follow the official procedure and got it done much quicker and took very few parts off lol Good luck
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So after a 6 weeks with plastic epoxy the leak is back 
I don't know if I should try to repair it one last time or just replace the radiator.
I don't know if I should try to repair it one last time or just replace the radiator.
02-04-2015, 10:08 AM
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actually I just noticed something. The anti-freeze leaking from your pic is green. The OEM anti freeze is blue. Did someone put the wrong anti-freeze in your car? Could that have anything to do with developing a leak??
02-04-2015, 10:11 AM
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Having the incorrect anti-freeze can also affected corrosion and engine/part life. I'd get that checked out ASAP as well and have it flushed with the OEM blue stuff
02-04-2015, 11:15 AM
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A new radiator at AutoHausAZ is only $239 shipped. And it's a Nissens which is a good brand.
Just replace it. Even if you get this fixed up, there's a chance it will fail while you are driving. If you aren't careful, you'll overheat the engine and damage it (or end up replacing it!!)
$239 is cheap compared to what this could cost you if things go wrong.
I was gonna tell you to use JB Weld and how to do it, but then looked up the price of a radiator and changed my mind totally.
Just replace it. Even if you get this fixed up, there's a chance it will fail while you are driving. If you aren't careful, you'll overheat the engine and damage it (or end up replacing it!!)
$239 is cheap compared to what this could cost you if things go wrong.
I was gonna tell you to use JB Weld and how to do it, but then looked up the price of a radiator and changed my mind totally.
02-04-2015, 02:51 PM
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A new radiator at AutoHausAZ is only $239 shipped. And it's a Nissens which is a good brand.
Just replace it. Even if you get this fixed up, there's a chance it will fail while you are driving. If you aren't careful, you'll overheat the engine and damage it (or end up replacing it!!)
$239 is cheap compared to what this could cost you if things go wrong.
I was gonna tell you to use JB Weld and how to do it, but then looked up the price of a radiator and changed my mind totally.
Just replace it. Even if you get this fixed up, there's a chance it will fail while you are driving. If you aren't careful, you'll overheat the engine and damage it (or end up replacing it!!)
$239 is cheap compared to what this could cost you if things go wrong.
I was gonna tell you to use JB Weld and how to do it, but then looked up the price of a radiator and changed my mind totally.
Do you have a website?
02-04-2015, 03:11 PM
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To comparison shop use OEM part 2215002603.
02-27-2015, 08:09 AM
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Wow very nice!! Just wondering was the hard part getting the oil cooler and condenser off ? It looks like you just had to unclip them. I'm guessing the crossmember was also challenging because it had many things bolted on it?
