Radiator removal
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ML320
Radiator removal
Are the rubber bushings at the bottom of my 1998 Mercedes ML320 radiator mechanically attached or friction fitted? In other words, I have everything loosened, but the radiator is stubbornly stuck to the mounting horns rubber bushings. How do I get it loose?
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2002 ML 500. 22A292576
TIA,
David
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2002 ML 500. 22A292576
Also, related question but wrong thread: once they completed the work, abs,etc,bas lights were still on. I reset them with my icarsoft and they stayed off. (The shop reported they couldn't get then to go off, and didn't have 12V to term 30, but I'm getting ahead of myself)
I drove about 30 miles, all good, until I pulled into my brother's driveway which has a significant curb. Lights came on, tried to reset because I still had the icarsoft with me, no avail. Looked under the hood and found the broken radiator spewing coolant all over my newly rebuilt pump.
So, question is, did the coolant short my pump module out? Isn't it sealed from moisture? Or should I look into the possible intermittent term 30 issue.
PS: When I reset the ABS, the only code it was showing was the 1041 (?) code from the pressure pump. The can bus failure (term 30???) wasn't reading like it was prior to replacing the abs pump and motor.
I drove about 30 miles, all good, until I pulled into my brother's driveway which has a significant curb. Lights came on, tried to reset because I still had the icarsoft with me, no avail. Looked under the hood and found the broken radiator spewing coolant all over my newly rebuilt pump.
So, question is, did the coolant short my pump module out? Isn't it sealed from moisture? Or should I look into the possible intermittent term 30 issue.
PS: When I reset the ABS, the only code it was showing was the 1041 (?) code from the pressure pump. The can bus failure (term 30???) wasn't reading like it was prior to replacing the abs pump and motor.
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2002 ML320, 2003 A160
Hi David. 2 points.
1. It doesn't matter how much ATF might be lost in replacing the radiator, because you have to check and measure it anyway after refilling. The pipes are narrow, so it wouldn't be a lot.
2. Time to find a new workshop. It's not like he didn't know he broke something, but not telling you and letting you drive the car with damage to a critical system is beyond negligent. It's dangerous.
At least he should have test driven it and then checked for leaks.
1. It doesn't matter how much ATF might be lost in replacing the radiator, because you have to check and measure it anyway after refilling. The pipes are narrow, so it wouldn't be a lot.
2. Time to find a new workshop. It's not like he didn't know he broke something, but not telling you and letting you drive the car with damage to a critical system is beyond negligent. It's dangerous.
At least he should have test driven it and then checked for leaks.
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From: Utah
2002 ML 500. 22A292576
Hi David. 2 points.
1. It doesn't matter how much ATF might be lost in replacing the radiator, because you have to check and measure it anyway after refilling. The pipes are narrow, so it wouldn't be a lot.
2. Time to find a new workshop. It's not like he didn't know he broke something, but not telling you and letting you drive the car with damage to a critical system is beyond negligent. It's dangerous.
At least he should have test driven it and then checked for leaks.
1. It doesn't matter how much ATF might be lost in replacing the radiator, because you have to check and measure it anyway after refilling. The pipes are narrow, so it wouldn't be a lot.
2. Time to find a new workshop. It's not like he didn't know he broke something, but not telling you and letting you drive the car with damage to a critical system is beyond negligent. It's dangerous.
At least he should have test driven it and then checked for leaks.
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From: Arkansas & California
'00 CLK320, '01 ML320 Designo, '01 ML320 Sport; '04 CLK320 Coupe Avantgar; '04 C230 SportCoupe (HB)
Reading this in 08 2022, with the same exact 2 questions.
(mechanically attached or friction fitted? In other words, . . . radiator is stubbornly stuck to the mounting horns rubber bushings.
How do I get it loose?)
the WIS Printout doesn't answer either of those questions, except by not calling out any other bolts/nuts/fasteners to loosen.
Taking cues from viewing a replacement radiator image.
(mechanically attached or friction fitted? In other words, . . . radiator is stubbornly stuck to the mounting horns rubber bushings.
How do I get it loose?)
the WIS Printout doesn't answer either of those questions, except by not calling out any other bolts/nuts/fasteners to loosen.
Taking cues from viewing a replacement radiator image.
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