I need a replacement radiator. Are there any brands that are better than others? Any to avoid?
Thanks
300D Radiator Recommendations
Sep 24, 2008
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I think Mercedes uses Behr radiators. I got a new one a few months ago. No problems.
Regards, Peter
I'll check into that.
They do use Behr. They are very expensive.
It is a 1985. No neck with plastic end caps. The ones that I was looking at on ebay don't tell the manufactures name.
Don't know what year you got so can't help with pricing. Wow... the radiator prices for Mercedes has gone up quite a bit since last time I bought one.
If you have plastic on your radiator, I find it is unreliable to repair it. If you have all brass unit, you can have it repaired, however, the same thing still applies... it may not last long.
Nissens radiator is very high quality and I have bought and used three of them. no problem at all for years. On the BMW side, Behr radiator tends not to last for the broken hose neck problem.
As for cheapest radiator, you may be able to find it on ebay.
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Found this website... $160 and free shipping... will be all metal. I think it is made in China.
Car Parts Wholesale also has website... and they have 4 choices there... the cheapest is Silla and has lifetime warranty for $165
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