E500 and Valeo Radiator
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03 E500 Sport, 03 Eddie Bauer Explorer, 06 Pro Street Chopper
E500 and Valeo Radiator
The problem with the radiator fluid contaminating the trans fluid is concerning me. My production date was 07/02 with the Valeo radiator. I hadn't gotten under the car to check if they used the old crimping method to assemble my radiator. I am taking it that it was do to my production date. I have 42,000 miles on the car and are wondering since I hadn't had a problem. Can I still expect for this to happen? Was all of the Valeo radiators installed in this model problematic? Can I be one of the lucky ones and will not see this prob?
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Valeo
radiators up to production date sept 03.Anything can happen at any time so best to have it inspected and the fluid tested.Cheaper to do that then have to flush the two systems and all that jazz.Or worse have to get a new trans.
Don't recall a recall
but the dealer will inform you if it is.
at 42k miles it is time to have the trans fluid and filter changed so get it inspected when the shop does the fluid drain.
ohlord
Don't recall a recall
but the dealer will inform you if it is.at 42k miles it is time to have the trans fluid and filter changed so get it inspected when the shop does the fluid drain.
ohlord
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I recommend rather than having the fluid tested & inspected, to change the radiator to the updated one. Even if your fluid cks. out ok, that does not eliminate the chance that the flawed-by-design rad. will fail any day. BIG preventive work compared to a contaminated transmission unit. (Unless u're covered under warranty)....
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2003 E500
The problem with the radiator fluid contaminating the trans fluid is concerning me. My production date was 07/02 with the Valeo radiator. I hadn't gotten under the car to check if they used the old crimping method to assemble my radiator. I am taking it that it was do to my production date. I have 42,000 miles on the car and are wondering since I hadn't had a problem. Can I still expect for this to happen? Was all of the Valeo radiators installed in this model problematic? Can I be one of the lucky ones and will not see this prob?
captrivers
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IIRC, changing the rad. in my Supra was easy. Remove top brackets, upper/lower rad. hoses, and tranny cooler lines. Due to a mech. fan, I did not have to remove it. It was VERY easy. Don't know about MB though, at the very least, prolly have to remove the electric fan(s), but that should't be a biggie. Anyone replaced a rad DIY on the W211?
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DIY tips for radiator replacement
gnma, very good subject.
Can we get some tips/pitfalls/experiences on this radiator replacement. There's plenty of room making it seem painless.
Sounds like a much needed DIY thread for this model with a production date prior 09/2003.
captrivers
Can we get some tips/pitfalls/experiences on this radiator replacement. There's plenty of room making it seem painless.
Sounds like a much needed DIY thread for this model with a production date prior 09/2003.
captrivers
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'12 Mustang 5.0, '89 Supra Turbo, C55,
I've just posted a "how to remove rad?" question over in the tech. section. Also ck. this out:
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp...SGR=015&SGN=01
Its basically a parts diagram, but these can be very useful in determining how to remove/install the part. I THINK its for a W211. Match it up, and you'll be able to tell. Keep us posted. and good luck!
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp...SGR=015&SGN=01
Its basically a parts diagram, but these can be very useful in determining how to remove/install the part. I THINK its for a W211. Match it up, and you'll be able to tell. Keep us posted. and good luck!
Last edited by gnma; Jun 19, 2008 at 01:28 PM.
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E500
just checked mine and it is a valeo A 211 500 0202
any way to tell if it has been replaced by previous owner? can you visually tell the difference between the old defective radiator and one that has been changed out?
any way to tell if it has been replaced by previous owner? can you visually tell the difference between the old defective radiator and one that has been changed out?
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You can readily tell by comparing the crimping method depicted in the associated DTB (MBUSA bulletin). PM your email address and I will forward a copy of the DTB. FYI radiator part # A2115000202 is replaced by A2115003102.
