c32used

I want to see how many C32 mainly 2002 who still have the original Valeo radiator with no issues.
I also want to see who has the updated Valeo and the Behr.

I ask cause the Dealer told me it was a batch of original valeo radiators and not all...I have the Original Valeo with no issues yet. Knock on wood.

hkycoldrct

I have the updated Valeo in my car. I had the tranny jerk and the stealership changed out my TCU, radiator and torque converter.

ralleyone

For us idiots that haven't been following along as of late, how do I tell if my valeo is updated or not?

Thanks in advance.

HAHA BYE

valeo's been working fine for me

DarkXerox

I had a glycol test done and it came back below the lower limit of detection so I should be fine. I have the updated Valeo though.

Eurocharged Rick

if you have the original valeo, it will eventually fail...

bud4ya

+1 how do I know if mine is the orginal valeo? Can I check by looking at the VIn number of my car to see what batch I was in?

bud4ya

Can you explain what the tranny jerk was. I just have not taken the time to research. What I have to do is do some research here and find out the main things that go on the C32 and see if I can get those addressed before the extended MB warranty runs out.

Thanks

c32used

Erick I owned my C32 for 1 1/2 years and been fortunate. I don't know if radiator is indeed original cause I bought it used with 42k miles. If it hasn't broken in all this time adding 20k miles why should I worry? And I don't remember how Jerry checked my date on my Valeo radiator so can you or Jerry put how to here please so others can check.


I am not doubting you I just don't want to replace it if it was replaced prior to my ownership. I was warned by Jerry about mine being original but MB told me it was a batch that was effected thats why I put up a poll.

c32used

As I remember seeing Jerry check mine...if you look on passenger side of engine bay on top of radiator it will have a sticker showing date manufactured..now its not easy to get to and light helps alot. If I am wrong please someone chime in.

///AMG4EVER

I switched to the Behr radiator for peace of mind.

dkflipse

Yes that's right. And even though yours has not failed. It's a $300 preventative fix vs a $3,000 transmission job. Not to mention - all radiators need to be replaced eventually.

c32used

Very true...I have been offered a Behr and might just change it before the Spring.

FrankW

i still have my original Valeo. so far, no issues. knock-on-wood. I will see if i could change it out before the extended warranty expires. currently at 84k miles.

Fifth Ring

If you have a Behr radiator, you will eventually die.

Or a Valeo, or even if you don't own a car at all.

More to your point, obviously all things will fail eventually. Do you have basis to believe that all Valeos (older and newer) will fail prematurely?

c32used

Dealer replaced a few things for me too...but I am feeling it again slightly now but very hard to notice now...maybe this cold weather.

bud4ya

Is there a list that states manf dates for the bad ones? Like if it is before ?/?/2???? then you do not have the updated Valeo. Or if it is ?/?/2??? or after you have the updated Valeo.

c32used

Its after a certain date and AMG-Jerry told me so try to PM him or maybe 1fastc32 or other veteran knows.

bud4ya

timberman

I had a new Valeo fitted last year after my original one failed

I was worried that this may also fail at some point in the future but was told that the original design had been changed 5 times from the start of production, the last change taking place in 07
so any faults should have been sorted

AWDman

i think all the info you need is on the site just do a search. production # for the rads etc.

i have a 9/01 build date so i did mine as soon as i found out about the issue. it's a no brainer guys the $300 is insurance against $3000++++.

splinter

Swapped out the old Valeo for a Behr. Caught it just in time, as a glycol contamination test revealed trace amounts.

I had seen a Behr sticker underneath and thought everything was copasetic. Turned out to be on the heat exchanger…as verified during the LET upgrade. Oops!

A DIY link.

Eurocharged Rick

glad that you caught it in time!

you had me worried for a little while...

splinter

*off topic*

Thanks, Erick.

Since the transmission is okay, there’s enough in the budget for a LET pulley.
We’ll catch up soon.

c32used

Well hopefully if all is well I will be having the original Valeo exchanged for a Behr soon...