[RogerBenz]

New to the forum and haven't seen any threads on removing the radiator. i have the hoses and lines off as well as the top side clips and drained the radiator. is there a secret to lifting the radiator out or have i missed some other fastener because i can't get it to budge.
Any help is much appreciated

 

[rowdie]

There are long thick rubber pads on each side which corrode in or just stick over time. Pray with a lube like PB Blast or similar and gently pry side to side.
Last resort is to use a board underneath and a floor jack to put slight pressure on it.

Edit: That should read Spray but pray also fits.

 

[jhrodd]

I wouldn't replace it with a cheaply made substitute, have it repaired instead. I had mine cleaned and repaired and the shop thought it was a great radiator. I punched a hole in mine inadvertently but it turned out to be 50% plugged up anyway…..

 

[RogerBenz]

No, i didn't go cheap; i went quality

 

[nobby]

No, i didn't go cheap; i went quality

Would you like to elaborate?

We are all about sharing info on this forum.

 

[RogerBenz]

Thanks, Rowdie. I'll give it a good soaking and let it sit for awhile. Are the rubber pads usually re-usable?

 

[rowdie]

Thanks, Rowdie. I'll give it a good soaking and let it sit for awhile. Are the rubber pads usually re-usable?

If intact yes but they are probably not very flexible anymore. Pretty much just a hard spacer.

 

[RogerBenz]

There isn't anyone close by doing radiator repairs anymore at least in my area. Sorry for not getting back to you on the replacement that I bought.
It's a Magnetti Marelli that bought from Parts Geek and it was about $550. Don't remember the exact price off the top of my bald head.
Going to try and get the old one out today and hope I can re-use the rubber spacers. I haven't seen any new ones on-line.
If anyone else has, I'd appreciate the info.
Roger

 

[rowdie]

The rubber is side specific. 107 540 00 12 right Mercedes A 1075040012 Radiator Mount

1075040112 left Mercedes A 1075040112 Radiator Mount

 

[RogerBenz]

Thanks, Rowdie.

 

[isthisdave]

There isn't anyone close by doing radiator repairs anymore at least in my area. Sorry for not getting back to you on the replacement that I bought.
It's a Magnetti Marelli that bought from Parts Geek and it was about $550. Don't remember the exact price off the top of my bald head.
Going to try and get the old one out today and hope I can re-use the rubber spacers. I haven't seen any new ones on-line.
If anyone else has, I'd appreciate the info.
Roger

Magnetti Morelli was an OE vendor for MB

 

[RogerBenz]

Well, that's good and certainly doesn't fall into the cheap replacement category.
The only visible difference is the Mercedes emblem on the top.
And thanks to Rowdie I ordered the radiator mounts for $17 from PartsGeek.

 

[nobby]

Does the 380 have plastic or metal tanks?


I had my metal tank rad re-cored for $305.

And because of advancements...... more rows = more fins = more efficient.

The only time that engine ever got close to 95-100C was in 100F temps going uphill in the Rockies.

 

[rowdie]

Does the 380 have plastic or metal tanks?


I had my metal tank rad re-cored for $305.

And because of advancements...... more rows = more fins = more efficient.

The only time that engine ever got close to 95-100C was in 100F temps going uphill in the Rockies.

380 is the same material. They didn't screw up with the plastic till '86 model year.