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Do 500e instructions for radiator replacement also apply to a 400e?
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Beer radiator only in californiaReplacement procedure is the same for both 400E and 500E.
Not sure what a beer radiator is but I'm interested in knowing more!
The HOW-TO for installing an E500E radiator (also directly applicable to the 400E420) documents and shows that there is some slight modification required along the bottom of the radiator to connect the transmission hard line, which the Behr units have built-in.
The HOW-TO also has a comparison of a Behr/OE and a Nissens unit, which shows that the Nissens units do not have the same mounting "base" for the transmission cooler lines, which (this is IN MY OPINION) does not provide for as secure of a connection of the trans cooler lines (banjo bolts + copper washers). You just have to take a bit of extra care with the Nissens units is all, when tightening up the banjo bolts, so that things don't spin in the plastic.
I also have a direct visual comparison in my Engine Bay Refresh thread, located here, between a Nissens that I had installed when I lived in Texas, with a South Africa-manufactured Behr OEM unit. You can see what I am talking about with regard to the banjo bolt mounting surfaces for the transmission cooler lines. The Nissens is a bit weaker and not as robust of a design.
The HOW-TO also has a comparison of a Behr/OE and a Nissens unit, which shows that the Nissens units do not have the same mounting "base" for the transmission cooler lines, which (this is IN MY OPINION) does not provide for as secure of a connection of the trans cooler lines (banjo bolts + copper washers). You just have to take a bit of extra care with the Nissens units is all, when tightening up the banjo bolts, so that things don't spin in the plastic.
I also have a direct visual comparison in my Engine Bay Refresh thread, located here, between a Nissens that I had installed when I lived in Texas, with a South Africa-manufactured Behr OEM unit. You can see what I am talking about with regard to the banjo bolt mounting surfaces for the transmission cooler lines. The Nissens is a bit weaker and not as robust of a design.
If I couldn’t find a Behr, which is likely to be the case on my next radiator replacement, I might be tempted to apply a bit of two-part epoxy just on two sides at the base of the large nut on the Nissens. Fortunately I have Behr on both cars. Before I installed the last Behr I asked Autohaus the reason for the spray-painted black dot in the lower region of the radiator. They didn’t say why it was there but assured me it was normal. I’m sure it was because that was years ago. Also, I see it’s on the lower left of the @gerryvz radiator too. Maybe an inspection mark?
BBR appears to be a reboxer of cheap offshore parts. Depends if you want to roll those dice or not. Their catalog is terrible. I can't find any USA vendors for their 400E/500E radiator # 001-60-01138.
I have to question 30nm for banjo bolts. With the two crush washers that seems excessive
I never use a torque wench on these. Snug plus a smidge, or "gudentite", should suffice.
Yes, unfortunately I followed the tutorial and sheared off the head of banjo bolt. I got it out , but I should know better. Of course bolts nla. I did find one on ebay
