CLK W208 Radiator question

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Hi all, been tralwing through the forum to find a definitive answer for the following question:
"Does my 2001 CLK320 W208 have a valeo radiator issue?"

Some people say the W208 wasnt affected others do and I'm very confused. I've looked all around the radiator in my car and the only badge I can find on it is on the top in black plastic where it has an AKG label and a mercedes 3 star moulded into the plastic. Is this a Valeo? Did AKG make radiators ( I thought they meade headphones!!!:confused:). I really would like to know because if my car does have a valeo then its going into my local indy this weekend for a radiator replacement and autobox oil change as a preventitative measure despite the £500 cost. I've only had the car a week and I want to preserve what life it has left in it rather then get a £4000 replacement grarbox bill becuase I didn't act soon enough. Any help on this issue would be appreciated :)

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AFAIK the 208's weren't affected by this.
 

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As above the 208 is not affected
 
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Thanks Malcolm

As above the 208 is not affected

But do you still recommend a auto gearbox oil replacement though? I'm probalby going to go ahead and get it done.....
 

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It's worth getting tranny fluid done for peace of mind.
 

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Yes , thanks Malcolm. :rolleyes:
 
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Thanks everyone - in for a star check and auto oil change
 

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I phoned my main dealer to get a price for the auto fluid. I got the sealed for life reply, so no need to do! So think it is a DIY in the summer job.
 

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I phoned my main dealer to get a price for the auto fluid. I got the sealed for life reply, so no need to do! So think it is a DIY in the summer job.

Yes that is what some dealers still say, but not good is it
 

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Olly has done a very good 'HOWTO' on the other side.

I won't link to it , because i'm not sure if linking to other forums is cool.
 


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