CLK 500 lower radiator hose #2095012982 impossible to find
I bought a 2004 CLK 500 convertible with 125 000 miles and immediately proceeded to making it as reliable as possible. I completed all services, replaced parts I read were problematic including the crank position sensor, cam position sensor, voltage regulator, vacuum lines, MAF seals, etc.
Everything was going well until I found out that the lower radiator hose I ordered was not right. I verified and yes, I got the part I ordered (fits the illustration), it looks right at first glance but the larger bottom hose has a different shape. I contacted my local MB dealer and they told me the right part for my car, serial number ending with 4T012726, is P/N 2095012982 which is no longer available. I asked what they would do if my car came in for service, he said "Nothing" !!??
Has this happened to anyone here? I looked at everywhere online and can't find this part number! Thanks!
Autohaus AZ and FCPEuro may be able to help. Unfortunately, if not, you'll have to try the junkyards or CoParts or Pick-A-Part. As the modern-era cars become older, parts become very scarce, since there's more money in selling a new car obviously. Good Luck!
QUOTE=mgaudette;8851846]Hi everyone,
I bought a 2004 CLK 500 convertible with 125 000 miles and immediately proceeded to making it as reliable as possible. I completed all services, replaced parts I read were problematic including the crank position sensor, cam position sensor, voltage regulator, vacuum lines, MAF seals, etc.
Everything was going well until I found out that the lower radiator hose I ordered was not right. I verified and yes, I got the part I ordered (fits the illustration), it looks right at first glance but the larger bottom hose has a different shape. I contacted my local MB dealer and
they told me the right part for my car, serial number ending with 4T012726, is P/N 2095012982 which is no longer available. I asked what they would do if my car came in for service, he said "Nothing" !!??
Has this happened to anyone here? I looked at everywhere online and can't find this part number! Thanks![/QUOTE]



