Oil cooler rseal
09-19-2017, 05:34 PM
#3
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Thread Starter
Really?
Do you have anything else to add?
I am not sure if this gets crazy with other models... I understand the diesel is a pain in the butt. But with the CLS or the E Class the cooler is right up front. It takes 5 min max to remove the radiator fan then you have to remove the steering reservoir, couple of screws then you have access to all screws. I am not 100% sure you don't need to remove the belt but I am sure the dealer won't remove it.
I got a quote from a different shop: 1.6 hours of work!
There is no way the Mercedes dealership needs 7 hours to do the same job.
The seal is $17 at the dealer.
Do you have anything else to add?
I am not sure if this gets crazy with other models... I understand the diesel is a pain in the butt. But with the CLS or the E Class the cooler is right up front. It takes 5 min max to remove the radiator fan then you have to remove the steering reservoir, couple of screws then you have access to all screws. I am not 100% sure you don't need to remove the belt but I am sure the dealer won't remove it.
I got a quote from a different shop: 1.6 hours of work!
There is no way the Mercedes dealership needs 7 hours to do the same job.
The seal is $17 at the dealer.
10-24-2017, 10:02 PM
#4
Super Member
Yeah that is not the correct estimate (or you live in a very expensive place).
Work is:
Drain coolant and save
Drain steering fluid and discard
Drain oil and discard
Remove steering reservoir
Undo ~6 bolts
Replace cooler seal
Tighten bolts
Replace steering reservoir
Fill fluids
~2hours and ~$100 in parts/fluids
Work is:
Drain coolant and save
Drain steering fluid and discard
Drain oil and discard
Remove steering reservoir
Undo ~6 bolts
Replace cooler seal
Tighten bolts
Replace steering reservoir
Fill fluids
~2hours and ~$100 in parts/fluids
10-29-2017, 12:43 PM
#5
Member
Thread Starter
yes, you are right, I found a shop that quoted 1.6 hours. But many other shops wanted a lot more.
What bothers me the most is that the dealer does not go by the book and charges whatever the mechanic says. I thought Mercedes has a clear number of hours for this job and this is on based on demand!
What bothers me the most is that the dealer does not go by the book and charges whatever the mechanic says. I thought Mercedes has a clear number of hours for this job and this is on based on demand!
10-29-2017, 02:00 PM
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