FYI Behr, OE, and Denso Radiators for the W124.036/.034 are all NLA

[Kridre]

I also didn't had any issues with nissens radiator. I have one in W126 for more than 12years now and it's working flawlessly. I would rather go this route instead of buying overpriced OEM radiator.

 

[emerydc8]

FWIW, I have Nissens in both cars. One was replaced in 2009 and the other in 2017. IIRC there was a minor issue of having to bend or modify the lower mount bracket, but I would replace these with Nissens again when it's time.

 

[vo11ce]

Just bought a Mahle Behr Radiator from a local parts shop and it says made in South Africa. I thought the Behr made in South Africa was NLA.

 

[gsxr]

Just bought a Mahle Behr Radiator from a local parts shop and it says made in South Africa. I thought the Behr made in South Africa was NLA.

The radiators for 034/036 are is NLA from Mercedes and Mahle/Behr. I think the radiator you received is not correct for the 034/036 chassis.

Mahle/Behr CR282000P (shown in your photo) crosses to Mercedes 1245003103 / 1245000002, which fits the 124.133/.193 six-cylinder turbodiesels. Note the ATF cooler fittings may be different, and there may not be an aeration fitting at the top of the radiator either.

 

[vo11ce]

The radiators for 034/036 are is NLA from Mercedes and Mahle/Behr. I think the radiator you received is not correct for the 034/036 chassis.

Mahle/Behr CR282000P (shown in your photo) crosses to Mercedes 1245003103 / 1245000002, which fits the 124.133/.193 six-cylinder turbodiesels. Note the ATF cooler fittings may be different, and there may not be an aeration fitting at the top of the radiator either.

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Your right.

 

[Elenor]

Heys guys,
I`m Michael from Germany and a lucky owner of a nearly perfect conditioned 500E bulit in `91.
My mechanic advised me to get a new radiator. My research gets me to buy a Nissens A62679A, as the available Mahle/Behr CR282000P seems not to fit.
Are there any other options except letting build a new one?

Thanks a lot for your answers!

Grreting from Germany

Michael

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[gsxr]

I`m Michael from Germany and a lucky owner of a nearly perfect conditioned 500E bulit in `91.

Nice! You should start an OWNER thread here with some photos of your 500E.

My mechanic advised me to get a new radiator. My research gets me to buy a Nissens A62679A, as the available Mahle/Behr CR282000P seems not to fit.

CR282000P is not for the 400E/500E, it's for different 124 chassis. See post #104 above (click here) with details.

CR283000P fits the 400E/500E (124.034/.036) but is NLA.

Are there any other options except letting build a new one?

Nissens is the only option I'm aware of, besides having a custom all-aluminum radiator fabricated.



Welcome to the forum!

 

[gerryvz]

Nissens is the only decent quality option available at the current time. Unfortunately they are no longer made in Denmark.

That said, I had one on my car for a number of years and it was just fine.

Cheers from Smithfield Market, London.

 

[Elenor]

Heys guys, thanks a lot for your important answers. Then I´m going to buy a Nissens one.
Have a nice day

Michael

PS: What about climate condensors, anything available?

 

[gsxr]

PS: What about climate condensors, anything available?

I'm not aware of any condensers available for the 034/036, either OE/OEM or aftermarket.

Condensers are extremely rare failures, unless damaged in an accident. Usually if needed, you can obtain a good used one and flush it thoroughly before installing / vacuuming / charging.

 

[gerryvz]

New condensers are NLA for the V-8 W124s, and as far as I know there are no commercial replacements. It would require a condenser be custom-made, or perhaps one could be adapted from another model? That could be worth investigating.

Interestingly (and I very recently checked on this) condensers are still available for my 1995 G-wagen, though something like $700-800. Go figure.

 

[rayhennig]

124-500-03-02

I see a Nissens listed against that number. We fitted a Nissens and all is well.



RayH

 

[timpurister]

Hey

Mahle CR 283 000P is still available at autodoc. There are two units left so you should be able to get it. It was about 240 and I have a coupon code that can get you 10€ off. Unless you already ordered Nissens which is of course a good choice too.
I asked their customer service and they did not know where the radiator was manufactured but I ordered the same radiator some years ago and it was made in South Africa.
The condenser is a unicorn to find a new one. Spent numerous hours and sent dozens of emails and did not get any. Luckily the old one still works, good German quality.

Timo

 

[gsxr]

I asked their customer service and they did not know where the radiator was manufactured but I ordered the same radiator some years ago and it was made in South Africa.

CR283000P = Mahle/Behr "Premium" line, made in RSA / South Africa.

CR283000S = Mahle/Behr "standard" line, made in India. See attached photo showing both labels side by side.

The condenser is a unicorn to find a new one. Spent numerous hours and sent dozens of emails and did not get any. Luckily the old one still works, good German quality.

Thankfully, condensers almost never "wear out", and a good used condenser is a suitable replacement for a damaged old one. Not that it's easy locating a used 034/036 condenser either.

 

[bclifton]

The radiators for 034/036 are is NLA from Mercedes and Mahle/Behr. I think the radiator you received is not correct for the 034/036 chassis.

Mahle/Behr CR282000P (shown in your photo) crosses to Mercedes 1245003103 / 1245000002, which fits the 124.133/.193 six-cylinder turbodiesels. Note the ATF cooler fittings may be different, and there may not be an aeration fitting at the top of the radiator either.

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Just finding this now! But thanks for putting in the work to look at that

I have a 124.133 and eventually, the radiator will fail. Everything good at the moment - but I have thought about buying something in advance. Autohaus AZ (local to me) only seems to have the Nissens one. I checked both part numbers you shared there and seems like it's been NLA from MB.

 

[Elenor]

Hey

Mahle CR 283 000P is still available at autodoc. There are two units left so you should be able to get it. It was about 240 and I have a coupon code that can get you 10€ off. Unless you already ordered Nissens which is of course a good choice too.
I asked their customer service and they did not know where the radiator was manufactured but I ordered the same radiator some years ago and it was made in South Africa.
The condenser is a unicorn to find a new one. Spent numerous hours and sent dozens of emails and did not get any. Luckily the old one still works, good German quality.

Timo

Hey Timo, where did you find that? I didn`t get it, perhaps it`s already sold....

 

[gsxr]

Hey Timo, where did you find that? I didn`t get it, perhaps it`s already sold....

Appears OOS now:

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=CR283000P+

 

[timpurister]

Well it seems to be that there is still one unit left. I am looking at the Finnish and German site of autodoc ( autodoc.fi or autodoc.de) Better get that one soon.

Timo

https://www.autodoc.fi/search?keyword=CR283000P

https://www.autodoc.de/search?keyword=CR283000P