W124 Radiators

[old river man]

I have a W124 230E 2.3litre 4 cylinder which is 1991. The radiator is leaking and as a result the car is off the road.
Today I was in a local scrapyard and found a 260E with what appears to be a good radiator fitted.
As one car is a 4 cylinder and the other is 6 cylinder how much difference is there. Neither car has air con and it looks very similar.
Before I try and remove the item from the car does anyone know if it will fit my 230 or will I have loads of mods to do.
All ideas and help welcomed as I cant stand the car being off the road too much longer.

Old River Man without his car

 

[television]

Welcome to the forum, the part numbers are not the same, thats all that I can say. Have you thought of having your old one re cored

 

[Ian B Walker]

The 260 radiator will physically fit in there but alas the hoses join the radiator in different places. Better search for the right one. One from a 200 - 230 will fit.

 

[old river man]

Thank you for the welcome I have been a looking at the forum for while but only just had a real reason to post.
The radiator has been problem for while and I am just replacing the head gasket after some overheating.
While its in bits I thought I would take the opportunity to replace the rad as well.
Anyway I do really appreciate your input and I will wait for the correct one or may even buy a new one. The re-cording sounds fine and I will use this an option if I cant get the correct unit.
Thanks you for the fast reply and the information

 

[wireman]

Have you priced a new rad? Euro car parts wanted 85quid for my 124 250D last year.

 

[television]

Have you priced a new rad? Euro car parts wanted 85quid for my 124 250D last year.

At that price I would never use a secondhand one

 

[old river man]

Thanks for the information I will try Euro Car parts as all the rest of the stuff has come from there. I should be able to get the head off this week and then rebuild it ready for the annual MOT.
Thanks to all of you again
Old River Man

 

[Ian B Walker]

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