Call ArkieParts .... On 8/11/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a turbo radiator you can have.....for a nominal fee..... > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Aug 11, 2005 6:25 PM > To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator? > > Yes, its pressurized. I did notice though when it flows back up to the > top I get a stream of coolant out of a tiny hole where the seam is. So > I need to replace the tank. This radiator was out of my wagon that I > just put the engine in. I needed a radiator to throw in this car and > just used that one while the engine was out. Not sure if I have another > turbo radiator laying around, will have to check.. Might try a > different one just to see. > > Kevin wrote: > > > On Thu, Aug 11, 2005 at 06:06:26PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > >>On my 85 300D, I noticed today that while idling, if you rev engine up > >>to about 2-3K the coolant in overflow tank goes down, sometimes near the > >>bottom. As soon as you let off of it and return to idle, the coolant > >>rapidly flows back up to the very top of the tank then stabilized back > >>down I guess near the fill line. Does this seem like a plugged radiator > >>maybe? > > > > > > Depends if your 617 has a pressurized overflow tank or not, don't remember > > if > > the turbos did or not. My brother's 78 feeds through the top like american > > iron, but my 60x's feed through the bottom hose. Your situation is possible > > for a tank that feeds into the bottom hose. > > > > The radiator is probably not completely plugged, but has a few rods clogged > > or kinked. I know you have a spare 123 radiator in your yard... > > > > K > > > > _______________________________________ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > Luther KB5QHU > Alma, Ark > '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) > '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
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