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Radiator swap out, suggestions?

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Old 12-24-2007, 12:26 PM
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Radiator swap out, suggestions?

We might be picking up another 300E but it was wrecked and the radiator has to be changed. (at least thats what they tell us)
Still have not seen the car in person yet.


the car is out of town, needs to be drivable before Weds.
My dad should be able to do the install himself if we can find a radiator.
Can i get a universal Radiator to fit on there? or does it have to be specifically for the W124?

At the moment were Hoping to find a junkyard with parts. Doubt anyone will be open this close to Christmas though.

Thanks everyone

and have a safe and MERRY CHRISTMASS
Old 12-25-2007, 01:55 AM
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Before Wed? Good luck on that one. I would go to www.mercedessource.com but they are likely to be closed or you could try www.thebenzbin.com... that is a narly deadline
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I would also check that the fan pulley is not bent...man, if you where here in cali you can get one for about $100. I don't think a aftermarket would fit because of all the different angles on the hoses but a radiator is just a radiator so i guess if you can get one to fit it would work.
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aight guys thanks.

ya, wasnt expecting to order anything online and try to get it. just make due to get it home and i can change out the parts when its here with a w124 at the junk yard.

the place the car is at was closed yesterday, no surprise. and sense its not drivable we might end up not getting it.

Its in Houston if anyones intrested, Pm and ill get more Info for ya.
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pick a part?
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rent a car dolly from u-haul and tow it out...
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ya, duno why he doesnt do that.
its a long way to tow the car though.
Houston to louisiana

.. and he still hasnt actually gone see the car yet.

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