SL/R129: 1995 OEM Radiator?
07-20-2018, 08:46 AM
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1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 320
1995 OEM Radiator?
What company supplied the radiators installed on new SL 320s back in 1995?
Was it Mercedes-Benz or some other manufacturer? Thank you very much.
Was it Mercedes-Benz or some other manufacturer? Thank you very much.
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07-20-2018, 04:12 PM
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There are no leaks that I know of. I check the coolant level frequently and it is always full.
It may not be performing as efficiently due to corrosion as a new one would.
It may not be performing as efficiently due to corrosion as a new one would.
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No need to tossing any $$$, if your Radiator is okay,,
for best cooling results:-
put new anti-freeze coolant with new thermostat, and check the Radiator hoses, if they not gets any crack..
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for best cooling results:-
put new anti-freeze coolant with new thermostat, and check the Radiator hoses, if they not gets any crack..
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Still, your suggestion is a good starting point.
What I am seeing is that the temperature gauge rises to about 80 - 82 degrees Celsius,
maintains that temperature for a while, then starts building up temperature again. That
is why I suspect corrosion in the radiator and/or problems with the fans.
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Yeah, you're Right,,
you may have a bad corrosion that clogged the water tunnel, or bad Thermostat spring..!,,
prefer to change them immediately..
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you may have a bad corrosion that clogged the water tunnel, or bad Thermostat spring..!,,
prefer to change them immediately..
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I have concerns for the aging radiator in many benz vehicles. I feel the joints and connecting pipes will breakdown, much like the older plastic parts of any older cars
Behr was the source I have used. good product but USA Moline had products that helped 20 years ago, not even sure they are in business
Behr was the source I have used. good product but USA Moline had products that helped 20 years ago, not even sure they are in business
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07-23-2018, 08:26 AM
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I have concerns for the aging radiator in many benz vehicles. I feel the joints and connecting pipes will breakdown, much like the older plastic parts of any older cars
Behr was the source I have used. good product but USA Moline had products that helped 20 years ago, not even sure they are in business
Behr was the source I have used. good product but USA Moline had products that helped 20 years ago, not even sure they are in business
