joneseythedog
Senior Member
Dear All
My 1995 C180 (automatic, no A/C) needs a new radiator. Having been quoted £300+ to have this done at a local independent, I've decided to have a go at doing this myself.
Have found one on ebay for £55 that looks OK:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c66fea6ed
...and have also found these instructions:
1. Empty the radiator - red cap on the bottom right hand end of the radiator will release.
2. Two bands to unscrew that bring the water in and out - top right and bottom left of the radiator. Unscrew the clips and then slide the hoses off.
3. Undo the 2 black plastic clips on the top front part of the radiator
4. Unclip the 4 metal clips on the top front part of the radiator.
5. Watch the fan cover - it will fall down but simply rest it on the fan blades - it is very light.
6. Take radiator out - watching not to damage the fan blades.
Two questions occur to me: Is it really that easy? Have I found the right part? The Chassis number of my car starts with WDB2020182.
Any thoughts/advice very gratefully received!
Thanks,
Andrew
My 1995 C180 (automatic, no A/C) needs a new radiator. Having been quoted £300+ to have this done at a local independent, I've decided to have a go at doing this myself.
Have found one on ebay for £55 that looks OK:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c66fea6ed
...and have also found these instructions:
1. Empty the radiator - red cap on the bottom right hand end of the radiator will release.
2. Two bands to unscrew that bring the water in and out - top right and bottom left of the radiator. Unscrew the clips and then slide the hoses off.
3. Undo the 2 black plastic clips on the top front part of the radiator
4. Unclip the 4 metal clips on the top front part of the radiator.
5. Watch the fan cover - it will fall down but simply rest it on the fan blades - it is very light.
6. Take radiator out - watching not to damage the fan blades.
Two questions occur to me: Is it really that easy? Have I found the right part? The Chassis number of my car starts with WDB2020182.
Any thoughts/advice very gratefully received!
Thanks,
Andrew
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