Leaking radiator
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From: Wichita Ks
2005 CL55 AMG and 2005 SLK55 AMG
Leaking radiator
So I need to change out my radiator for cracks at the driver side hose connection. I read that this is a common thing with these radiators. I’m looking at sourcing parts from fcpeuro because of their lifetime warranty. They have a behr and I assume a factory radiator available for sale. Is one better than the other?
I’m also going to change out the upper and lower hoses at the same time. I know they need o rings but is it only on the radiator side? Or at the engine also? I can’t find anything saying that the engine side gets them also.
Shawn
I’m also going to change out the upper and lower hoses at the same time. I know they need o rings but is it only on the radiator side? Or at the engine also? I can’t find anything saying that the engine side gets them also.
Shawn
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2002 CL500 to CL55 conversion
i'm dealing with the same thing right now, it's barely starting to leak at the driver side fitting. just waiting for a good day to replace both radiator and a/c condenser as my condenser is damaged. this will be a good day to change out engine coolant, maybe do the seals on the oil filter housing/oil pressure test port on the front of the engine too
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2005 CL55 AMG and 2005 SLK55 AMG
Pmercury, thank you very much! That’s awesome and exactly what I’ve been looking for! Where did this come from? It would be nice to have access to something like this if it’s in a manual.
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From: Wichita Ks
2005 CL55 AMG and 2005 SLK55 AMG
i'm dealing with the same thing right now, it's barely starting to leak at the driver side fitting. just waiting for a good day to replace both radiator and a/c condenser as my condenser is damaged. this will be a good day to change out engine coolant, maybe do the seals on the oil filter housing/oil pressure test port on the front of the engine too
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