I'll swap out the rad cap ..... coolant tank is new to me, installed a
few months ago, a good used one
i ran one with a weeping crack for 10+ years and it was never a problem
i've always run the G05 and there's still a little in it
where can you get it locally now? i've always gotten it at pep boys (i
hate that operation, but they always stocked it, but no more)
can autozone or some such order it in?
thanks,
xx rick
Rick Hawkins
On Jul 1, 2012, at 1:07 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote:
A bad radiator cap can also fail to relieve pressure, which could
have been the cause of the loose hose. They also fail to maintain
pressure, which results in overheating and coolant loss when you stop.
Make sure you have proper MB coolant -- not only does it give you
freeze and boiling point elevation, it contains anti-corrosion
chemicals, without which you will have a digested water pump and
radiator before too long.
One more thing -- check the coolant tank for leaks! They tend to
split along the mold seam, and I have had the metal ring in the neck
where the cap fits come loose, too.
Peter
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