MB 350SDL Needs Radiator-New or Used? Suggestions, Please

diesel-ed · 09-10-2009, 07:58 PM

Good evening, fellow MB enthusiasts!
My 1991 350SDL needs a radiator...the original Behr unit cracked at the top
Should I replace with a new unit (mucho dinero) OR where might I find a good quality salvage unit OR?
This car needs a 'back glass' also.
Any help would be appreciated...Thank You!
Diesel-ed

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BADwayz · 09-10-2009, 08:22 PM

With things like radiators, personally I always replace with new. It is a crucial part of keeping your car in a cool running condition, why take a chance with that. Check multiple online venders for best pricing, I like AllMercedes.com myself.

As for back glass, call around glass places and salvage yards.

d2007k · 09-11-2009, 12:53 AM

id agree with the above post .. do more searching on prices .. i got my new radiator for 150.00 for my 88 300se .. just call everyone in the phone book and cross your fingers .. if you cant find one locally then internet away .. wouldnt skimp on a vital organ

Berde · 09-16-2009, 07:17 PM

Dido, to the above. You will be amazed at how economical an internet sourced part could be. Remember that these radiators are aluminum and composite, thus when they go bad, usually something similar in a salvage lot will be close to go bad. At the same time they could be hard to find since it is one of the first things going to crap in an accident. Check around and compare prices. Check www.autohause.com

DanielSL · 09-17-2009, 09:26 AM

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C280 Sport · 09-18-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BADwayz

With things like radiators, personally I always replace with new. It is a crucial part of keeping your car in a cool running condition, why take a chance with that. Check multiple online venders for best pricing, I like AllMercedes.com myself.

As for back glass, call around glass places and salvage yards.

I agree with this. If you buy a used one lord knows what you could run into with it. Spend a little extra and get the new one. Good Luck

Snipe656 · 09-29-2009, 05:39 PM

I replaced mine with a Nissens brand radiator a few months ago. I think I paid $250 online for it. It was a perfect fit, had zero issues with things lining up with it over the original one.

sdlcrazier · 10-13-2009, 05:12 PM

it's no brainer - for about $200, get a new so you will not need to worry about it.

diesel-ed · 10-15-2009, 01:53 AM

Thanks to ALL for your replies! Regrettably, the places I have checked said there was NO direct sub for the Behr radiator & the prices ranged from $308 - $485, not exactly a couple hundred bucks.
Will try to search for Nissens as that brand is unfamiliar to me. Was hoping to find an 'ALL metal' sub for the 350SDL & the Behr composite top is very fragile!
Thanks again everyone!

mdjhomes · 10-22-2009, 02:19 AM

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

sdlcrazier · 10-22-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diesel-ed

Thanks to ALL for your replies! Regrettably, the places I have checked said there was NO direct sub for the Behr radiator & the prices ranged from $308 - $485, not exactly a couple hundred bucks.
Will try to search for Nissens as that brand is unfamiliar to me. Was hoping to find an 'ALL metal' sub for the 350SDL & the Behr composite top is very fragile!
Thanks again everyone!

you don' t have to use behr radiator, domestic ones are fine too. many years ago I replaced mine on my 300SD with a domestic one for $200 even, it worked just as good ever since.

09-10-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
BADwayz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Drives: German	With things like radiators, personally I always replace with new. It is a crucial part of keeping your car in a cool running condition, why take a chance with that. Check multiple online venders for best pricing, I like AllMercedes.com myself. As for back glass, call around glass places and salvage yards. __________________ 1997 W210 RAT 1982 W126 AMG

09-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
Berde Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 90 Drives: 1987 300 SDL	Dido, to the above. You will be amazed at how economical an internet sourced part could be. Remember that these radiators are aluminum and composite, thus when they go bad, usually something similar in a salvage lot will be close to go bad. At the same time they could be hard to find since it is one of the first things going to crap in an accident. Check around and compare prices. Check www.autohause.com __________________ Last edited by Berde; 09-16-2009 at 07:36 PM.

09-29-2009, 05:39 PM	#7
Snipe656 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 25 Drives: 1992 500SEL	I replaced mine with a Nissens brand radiator a few months ago. I think I paid $250 online for it. It was a perfect fit, had zero issues with things lining up with it over the original one. __________________ -- Aaron Rouse 1985 300SD 1985 500SEL

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mdjhomes Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11 Drives: yes	Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. __________________ Have you ever bought a runescape accounts with all the skills more than fifty?That sounds impossible but it is true.

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09-11-2009, 12:53 AM	#3
d2007k Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 17 Drives: 300se	id agree with the above post .. do more searching on prices .. i got my new radiator for 150.00 for my 88 300se .. just call everyone in the phone book and cross your fingers .. if you cant find one locally then internet away .. wouldnt skimp on a vital organ

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DanielSL Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Drives: 1990 560 SEL, Land Rover SIIa, Range Rover Classic LWB, LR DI, LR DII.	www.autohausaz.com

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sdlcrazier Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny Cal Posts: 6 Drives: 300SDL; E300D	it's no brainer - for about $200, get a new so you will not need to worry about it.

10-15-2009, 01:53 AM	#9
diesel-ed Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas - D-FW Metroplex Posts: 4 Drives: 1991 350SDL	Thanks to ALL for your replies! Regrettably, the places I have checked said there was NO direct sub for the Behr radiator & the prices ranged from $308 - $485, not exactly a couple hundred bucks. Will try to search for Nissens as that brand is unfamiliar to me. Was hoping to find an 'ALL metal' sub for the 350SDL & the Behr composite top is very fragile! Thanks again everyone!

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