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16" AMG GT-S, Ducati Monster 2012, Ford Mustang 2015 Convertible
car is repaired. protection is installed and all radiators are cleaned out + new coolant. changing radiator is very hard for DIY because of the steering oil cooler in front of it, which ideally has to be removed. car runs fine now. no pumps had to be changed, although I did have error for them. after repair no trouble codes after 200 miles put.
that's the numbers for protection:
A0995030100 central radiator grille
A0995030200 x2 side intercooller protection for GTS 2016
Nice job !, I have same issue (twice now) the protection grilles are listed as for C series, did you need to mod or use as is ? Also did you need to remove the oil cooler to change out front radiator ?
This will not be covered by warranty. A similar thing happened to my C63 507 and the car was still under the original factory new car warranty. Was not covered.
You should install the new mesh covers that started shipping as standard on the 2018 or 2019MY GTs. You can try to get it done under warranty because all cars now have the mesh... but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
DIY-Ing this would be tough, at least not without the shop manual.
16" AMG GT-S, Ducati Monster 2012, Ford Mustang 2015 Convertible
Originally Posted by Anglotex
Nice job !, I have same issue (twice now) the protection grilles are listed as for C series, did you need to mod or use as is ? Also did you need to remove the oil cooler to change out front radiator ?
No mod is needed, direct fit.
About the engine oil cooler, no, it will stay in place and it doesn't need to be removed. But the hydraulic steering oil cooler ideally needs to be removed. You can remove the radiator assembly without removing it but there are 2 bolts which are almost impossibly to reach.
You mentioned in a previous post that you contacted MB in Atlanta, a question was asked if this was a dealer or Corporate. I am having no luck with getting attention from Corporate on the same radiator issue but if you had success there it would be great to know who you were in contact with. It does seem to me that there may be sufficient grounds for a class action law suit if MB continue to stonewall or treat owners differently.
[QUOTE=hookson;8042900]car is repaired. protection is installed and all radiators are cleaned out + new coolant. changing radiator is very hard for DIY because of the steering oil cooler in front of it, which ideally has to be removed. car runs fine now. no pumps had to be changed, although I did have error for them. after repair no trouble codes after 200 miles put.
that's the numbers for protection:
A0995030100 central radiator grille
A0995030200 x2 side intercooller protection for GTS 2016
Dealer is claiming these are not correct part numbers. FWIW
IM ABOUT TO DIY this **** instead of paying $$$ for plastic grid.
car is repaired. protection is installed and all radiators are cleaned out + new coolant. changing radiator is very hard for DIY because of the steering oil cooler in front of it, which ideally has to be removed. car runs fine now. no pumps had to be changed, although I did have error for them. after repair no trouble codes after 200 miles put.
that's the numbers for protection:
A0995030100 central radiator grille
A0995030200 x2 side intercooller protection for GTS 2016
Dealer is claiming these are not correct part numbers. FWIW
IM ABOUT TO DIY this **** instead of paying $$$ for plastic grid.
I just recently ordered, received and fitted these part numbers and can confirm they do work (2016 GTS) It seems every dealer offers a different price (completely ignoring the MB MSRP) so i ordered on line from an out of state dealer at significant discount.
I know this might be too late but this sort of damage should be covered under comprehensive insurance. Since a rock caused the damage, in the same way my comprehensive insurance covered rock chips to the windshield and rock chips to the paint even.
I just recently ordered, received and fitted these part numbers and can confirm they do work (2016 GTS) It seems every dealer offers a different price (completely ignoring the MB MSRP) so i ordered on line from an out of state dealer at significant discount.
copy of invoice would be great. I’m going to dealer today
I went over to dealer this morning and he’s still claiming there’s six parts that are needed and now it’s $400 for the parts and 500 for the install. So I caved in and called Mercedes-Benz customer service and put a claim in. Supposed to hear back in 24.
On the dealer floor, There is a GTR convertible and a pro both with the covers obviously.
copy of invoice would be great. I’m going to dealer today
Originally Posted by CHanna100
I know this might be too late but this sort of damage should be covered under comprehensive insurance. Since a rock caused the damage, in the same way my comprehensive insurance covered rock chips to the windshield and rock chips to the paint even.
[QUOTE=AMG 17GT;8077313]
Originally Posted by Anglotex
Ty. Exactly. <100$.
I went over to dealer this morning and he’s still claiming there’s six parts that are needed and now it’s $400 for the parts and 500 for the install. So I caved in and called Mercedes-Benz customer service and put a claim in. Supposed to hear back in 24.
On the dealer floor, There is a GTR convertible and a pro both with the covers obviously.
Good luck with MB corporate, they are a waste of space...and as for their Stealerships... what additional part numbers were claimed to be needed ?
I just added screens to mine yesterday. I didn’t use the MB ones, I just made my own out of some expanded mesh from Home Depot.
I pulled the OEM radiator covers off from the front of the bumper, which took all of 30 seconds. Used them as a template over the expanded mesh. Cut the mesh out with some wire snips. Painted them black then plastic welded them into the rear of the OEM covers. Snapped them back into the bumper. Took me all of two hours, which included waiting 20 minutes between each of the three coats of paint and letting them dry for another 30.
Why not just buy the OEM parts for under $100 and install yourself?
because I am not capable of removing front clip as shown earlier in this thread, but if it’s easy to pop out the plastic then yeah I probably will if they don’t do the install.
because I am not capable of removing front clip as shown earlier in this thread, but if it’s easy to pop out the plastic then yeah I probably will if they don’t do the install.
its a Simple install but front bumper needs to be removed (at least for the center radiator), not hard but a bit awkward.
seems Benz corporate is reaching out to my dealer this morning.
That’s pretty cool. How specifically did you get the covers off ? I have some metal mesh I bought from Home Depot as a back up.
Just grab them at the edges and pull forward. There are about seven or eight tabs that fit into the bumper.
Originally Posted by Anglotex
that’s probably what an independent would charge so good move, better to use factory part then have a potential issue later with reduced air flow.
You’re probably right. We should definitely pay three times the price for parts and solely rely on the engineers that f’ed up the design in the first place to properly design something the second time. Lol
Short version of story is Grills installed and MB also gave me 450$ credit for future service and parts, so it was a virtual wash. Your mileage may vary.
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