john0183

My e500 has 146,000 miles and I was wondering if I should change the water pump I don't wAnt any problems in the future and should I change my timing by also when I get this replaced.

mercedes4ever

If its the original or you are not sure it has ever been done, I would change it pronto. Preventative maintenance is the way to roll!!

john0183

I am not sure I bought the car about two years ago . Know where I could get a good one from

mercedes4ever

Get the genuine one from M.B.

mercedes4ever

Curious...does the engine use any oil between services?

john0183

What u mean . So Oem is the best way not Bosch

vettdvr

150,000 is recommended coolant. Change water pump, all rubber hoses, thermostat and be sure to use OEM coolant and New water pump.

Craftysince86

have you ever done a water pump on a 211 yourself? i'm curious how hard it is to do

jandmtv

Isn't the oem water pump a Bosch unit with a mercedes sticker on it and double the price?

vettdvr

I was getting ready had done the planning then sold the car. So NO I have not but it doesn't look any more difficult than the one on my 7.3 Ltr Diesel or my corvette wegged under the low hood or any of the ones I have done over the last 50 or so years.

Craftysince86

this is a good write up, actually looks very easy!

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-pictures.html

autohaus sell the graf pump
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...8@Water%20Pump

rockauto has the bosch for $100, this is a fairly cheap DIY. i plan on doing the radiator flush and the pump at the same time. maybe next weekend will be the time to do it