2008 Mercedes Benz CLK550 - Lower radiator hose keeps falling off.

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Jun 29, 2021 | 10:12 PM
  #1  
I replaced my radiator and thermostat a few months ago, and ever since the lower radiator hose won't stay in the radiator inlet. When I was bleeding the coolant system, squeezing the top radiator hose while warm, water started pouring out of the resevoir. My only assumption is there is air in the system. Does this model Mercedes have a coolant bleeder valve? If so, where? I lost my manual, so I'm on here.

No symptoms of a blown head gasket. The car only overheats when the coolant leaks out from the lower radiator hose. No white smoke, no signs of a blown gasket whatsoever. The car has heat so I'm assuming it's not the water pump.

Thanks in advance for any responses.
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Jun 29, 2021 | 10:24 PM
  #2  
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK550 - Lower radiator hose keeps falling off.
Quote: I replaced my radiator and thermostat a few months ago, and ever since the lower radiator hose won't stay in the radiator inlet. When I was bleeding the coolant system, squeezing the top radiator hose while warm, water started pouring out of the resevoir. My only assumption is there is air in the system. Does this model Mercedes have a coolant bleeder valve? If so, where? I lost my manual, so I'm on here.

No symptoms of a blown head gasket. The car only overheats when the coolant leaks out from the lower radiator hose. No white smoke, no signs of a blown gasket whatsoever. The car has heat so I'm assuming it's not the water pump.

Thanks in advance for any responses.


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Sep 11, 2021 | 09:17 PM
  #3  
did you put the springs correctly in the groove?
if yes, and it won't hold in place... check the metal on the ends of the hose, it has a bend or the tabs are bad... replace the hose
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Sep 12, 2021 | 06:12 AM
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Quote: did you put the springs correctly in the groove?
if yes, and it won't hold in place... check the metal on the ends of the hose, it has a bend or the tabs are bad... replace the hose
There was air in the system, it wasn't bled properly. Thanks for your reply, buddy.
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Sep 13, 2021 | 11:35 AM
  #5  
well that's a new one... never see them pop off with air in circuit...
always a first time to everything!
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Sep 14, 2021 | 01:32 AM
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Exhaust/Aftermarket parts
Quote: well that's a new one... never see them pop off with air in circuit...
always a first time to everything!
Any idea where I can find performance exhaust parts for this model?
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