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Re: Coolant drip on Trad. Duratec #812769 Dec 2nd a 01:43 PM
by Gambalunga
Gambalunga	Originally Posted by CooperMan Good find Peter, looks like it's made in Germany (I wonder if the OE rads are too ?) Sorry I should have mentioned that the original part number was for Mercedes-Benz. I would imagine that Morgan sourced a radiator that was used in some Mercedes-Benz or BMW model rather than having a custom radiator built. I sourced my spare from a Mercedes dealer but the Ukrainian forum was for BMW owners. The Ukrainian gave the Mercedes part number but it was for his BMW. He could not find an equivalent BMW part. In reality it is only the 'O' ring that needs replacing but it is almost impossible to remove the spiggot without breaking it. The plasticis probably somewhat "cooked" after several years in boiling temperature water. Below is the translation of the post that was on the Ukrainian BMW forum: Quote BMW 7 series A bit of Mercedes in my car or a small radiator leak from the return connector calypso Was 5 hours ago I drive a BMW 5 series Gran Turismo (BMW 7 series before that) Kiev, Ukraine I have noticed some fogging of the antifreeze on the top of the radiator, where the air bleed hose comes to the return connector. Was observed only when cold. Seems like the o-ring has dried out and is leaking slightly when the car is cold. Trying to gently pull it out to replace the ring I eventually broke one of the three anchors, and then I got a surprise. BMW is like that, it doesn't come as an individual part, you have to buy the radiator assembly... Good thing other manufacturers are smarter, and I found some info on the internet that this part is perfect for a Mercedes. I decided to use it because it can be delivered the next day. Part pictured: A0005000894. BMW 7 series (E38) Parts pictured: A0005000894 Mercedes A 000 500 08 94 Hella 8MY 376 743-321 BMW 7 series (E38) You can clearly see how the O-ring is shrunken Price: 4 € Mileage: 393,000 km Plastic outlet. A0005000894 MERCEDES Cooling system connector 8MY376743321 HELLA 12 Oct 2017 Tags: breakage 2 Previous Expansion tank

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