m278 Radiator Removal - HELP?!
04-28-2023, 09:30 AM
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m278 Radiator Removal - HELP?!
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Yes I have a c207 (coupe), but this subforum seems more active...
Through an unfortunate event, my radiator was recently damaged and needs replaced. I have removed the fan, disconnected all coolant hoses, removed top plate...and am stuck by the #$%#$ A/C line on the driver side (US). Is there ANY way to get around disconnecting the refrigerant line to replace radiator?! I saw one video where someone claimed success doing this, but I have yet to be so lucky...perhaps due to being a coupe, not sure? If line must be disconnected, any tips on safe way to do this without professional refrigerant equipment?!
Edit -> Successfully removed radiator without disconnecting refrigerant lines...though I may have slightly altered the shape of said line's flared metal piece surrounding transition to rubber insulation.
Yes I have a c207 (coupe), but this subforum seems more active...
Through an unfortunate event, my radiator was recently damaged and needs replaced. I have removed the fan, disconnected all coolant hoses, removed top plate...and am stuck by the #$%#$ A/C line on the driver side (US). Is there ANY way to get around disconnecting the refrigerant line to replace radiator?! I saw one video where someone claimed success doing this, but I have yet to be so lucky...perhaps due to being a coupe, not sure? If line must be disconnected, any tips on safe way to do this without professional refrigerant equipment?!
Edit -> Successfully removed radiator without disconnecting refrigerant lines...though I may have slightly altered the shape of said line's flared metal piece surrounding transition to rubber insulation.
Last edited by Jaybird123; 04-28-2023 at 03:31 PM. Reason: solved problem
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chassis (04-29-2023)
04-29-2023, 04:59 AM
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dude it sucks and yes there is a way you're going to remove the bracket and MOVE the lines but not disconnect them for future reference to anybody who reads this.
No the E550 sedan and S550 suck too, it's a 3 hour job cuz of the trans lines, AC, and removing the fan and center support bracket
No the E550 sedan and S550 suck too, it's a 3 hour job cuz of the trans lines, AC, and removing the fan and center support bracket
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06-16-2023, 07:47 AM
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dude it sucks and yes there is a way you're going to remove the bracket and MOVE the lines but not disconnect them for future reference to anybody who reads this.
No the E550 sedan and S550 suck too, it's a 3 hour job cuz of the trans lines, AC, and removing the fan and center support bracket
No the E550 sedan and S550 suck too, it's a 3 hour job cuz of the trans lines, AC, and removing the fan and center support bracket
I simply cannot see how I can install without disconnecting the lower refrigerant line from condenser. IS THERE A WAY?! I have the trans cooler disconnected as well as replacing it too...however I cannot install radiator from bottom either it seems
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How much stuff do you still have hooked up down there? I haven't done it on a coupe truthfully and its occuring to me that the M278's are shoehorned into what is a C Class shape. Usually we just leave the lines detached and push the stuff out of the way. We did the S550 and E550 this way and they're two different engines.
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06-17-2023, 04:07 PM
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How much stuff do you still have hooked up down there? I haven't done it on a coupe truthfully and its occuring to me that the M278's are shoehorned into what is a C Class shape. Usually we just leave the lines detached and push the stuff out of the way. We did the S550 and E550 this way and they're two different engines.
Anyone recall where the supplied O-ring goes? There was a pre-installed one on the thermostat end, and the radiator hose has its own smaller one on the other end...worried I am missing something though
