Coolant leak, how bad?
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2005 C230K(sold), Mk7 Jetta
Looks like the expansion tank/hose there, and the plastic pipe that goes into the block.
(see posts here: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ectancy-3.html)
(see posts here: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ectancy-3.html)
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From: Los Angeles, CA. USA
2013 c250
welp, took 3 hours, but I replaced it. Note: the bottom clamp likes to slide down the tube, making for an interesting 30 minute journey to retrieve it. Also, the front star-shaped nut SUCKS- you need a miniature pool stick shaped driver to get it back in. Dropped it once, had to undo the underpanel to retrieve it. All and all, an easy fix, but a few speedbumps.
Today I realized I've been driving for the last month with like half a liter low of transmission fluid based on how I was measuring it, but I guess that's better than overfilling and having to drain AGAIN (and again).
Today I realized I've been driving for the last month with like half a liter low of transmission fluid based on how I was measuring it, but I guess that's better than overfilling and having to drain AGAIN (and again).
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2005 C230K(sold), Mk7 Jetta
Ok, replaced mine today. About 2 hours give or take (means experienced peeps here would do it in 45 minutes
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I found it easier to undo the three bolts on the metal exhaust shield and remove it out of the way, then the two bolts on the pipe are a piece'a'cake.
Lubed the o-rings with a dab of silicone grease and they went in effortlessly.
)I found it easier to undo the three bolts on the metal exhaust shield and remove it out of the way, then the two bolts on the pipe are a piece'a'cake.
Lubed the o-rings with a dab of silicone grease and they went in effortlessly.
