[W126 Coupe] replacement radiator 1985 SEC 500

[Michael Ramay]

I'm not sure JB Weld will work. What this sounds like is the big o-ring
under the plastic radiator top not sealing properly against aluminum
radiator.

FYI, it cost me $94 to have a local radiator shop here in Las Vegas remove
the top and bottom cap, rod out and clean the radiator, and put it together
again. He had the right tools and understood how to do it. Betcha a local
shop could reseal that radiator for well under $90 if you took it out and
carried it in to them.

Mike

On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM, Dan Landiss <dan at landiss.com> wrote:


> I'd try JB Weld before replacing the whole thing. If it doesn't hold, only

> a couple of bucks is lost.

>

> on 12/12/2011 10:41 AM alal30319 at gmail.com wrote:

>

>>

>> You can buy a quality replacement radiator for $150-$250 and is an

>> easy DIY. I'd personally take that option over burning a bridge with a

>> mechanic that you may someday need again.

>>

>

>

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