E55amgsd

Sorry for another post but I been serching and cant find what happen to or similar issue ..

Ok so I was racing a cobra and we whent all the way to almost 10mph run ..I down shifted a lil too much that my rpms whent to 7 and my car felt like it jerked ..ok so after the run (I smoked the hell out of that cobra )I notice that my 55 was leaking and message came on saying chek coolant .
I took it to my mechanic and he says that I need a mew radiator because I craked it -__- is it possible to crak it by a run ??seems a lil weird .may be I have a lazy mechanic ..
Thanks guys ..I know I post alot but I need help

MindBend

I doubt a 10mph run should do anything.
(we'll assume that you meant 110)

Doubtful you cracked your radiator from a run.

Check all of your hoses and take the belly pan off and see if any of your coolant lines too/from the supercharger pump have ruptured or come off. It is right at the front fight of the very front and they continue up to two metal lines right at the front of the motor.

Also check the coolant overflow tank (front left...driver's side) to see that it's not leaking and the lines.

Post a followup.

Thanks.

cij911

Well if you were racing and happened to blow a head gasket, that could cause the radiator to crack...I had almost an identical situation occur with my BMW...

E55amgsd

It was a from a 10 mph haha by 110 I was already like 2 cars away lol ..they thing is that you might be right bro ..since I put to much on the engine rpms there was alot of pressure and something must have rupture :/ sucks ..because today is the local runs and I cant run no one lol
But I will keep you posted im going today for a second opinion thanks for your reply

E55amgsd

Really woow ! Ill have that cheked also man now thats scary ! Thanks

Hulk

Have you started the car since last night?

E55amgsd

This happend 4 days ago and I still drive ..I was told that as long as I chek the coolant and its not past 82 degrees im ok till I get my new radiator if that's what it is .ill take a pic of it and post it so you guys can get an idea

biggking

No, please don't drive the car until you get that radiator issue FIXED! Seriously, we already have issues keeping the car cool during normal use I just don't see you helping the car without damaging it using a broken radiator.

$262 NEW AFTERMARKET, $300 for a used one (wrecking yard), $650 NEW OEM.

There's also a guy in San Diego selling a used one for $225.

Radiator fits:

2008 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Coupe
2006 Mercedes CLS 55 AMG Coupe
2007-2011 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Coupe
2005-2006 Mercedes E 320 CDI Sedan
2003-2006 Mercedes E 55 AMG Sedan
2005-2006 Mercedes E 55 AMG Wagon
2007-2009 Mercedes E 63 AMG Sedan
2007-2009 Mercedes E 63 AMG Wagon

E55amgsd

The thing that its not getting draind it only a lil drip at a time and that my only car :/ ...do you have any info of these guys bro ? Im trying to get a good one now that I have to replace it ..

biggking

PM'd

Hulk

I wouldn't drive it either with the rad not working, be careful

cij911

Well it may be just a small leak and it may be something more serious. I would check for exhaust gases in the coolant first to see if you have signs of a head gasket issue. Then, assuming that is not your problem, you should flush the system and see how it flows. If everything checks out fine, then just replace the radiator and have a great day .

I too would not drive the car until you have the radiator fixed as you could find yourself stranded or worse damage the motor if the car overheats.

Hulk

You don't want it to heat up and warp the heads