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450sl

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Y-shaped coolanttube
« on: May 14, 2016, 14:28:35 »
On my 70-280 manual there is a Y shaped pipe that has some internal corrosion , so need replacement.

I have been looking at the partsbook for a partsnr and at various vendorsites but no luck to find .

If someone can give a source / partsnumber i would be a happy chappy.


Thanks
Mark



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Re: Y-shaped coolanttube
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2016, 04:15:07 »
Hi Mark, I own a 1969 280SL manual, the mild steel coolant pipes on mine were also badly corroded and the cost of buying and shipping them to New Zealand was prohibitive so I got them made in stainless steel tube.  Andy Burns put me onto the people who made them here in Auckland. If you can't get a replacement part you should be able to get a local stainless steel fabricator to make you one. 
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Re: Y-shaped coolanttube
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2016, 15:19:19 »
I purchased one from the MB Classic Center in the USA for a reasonable price. They should have it also at the German Classic Center. Or have it made with a local blacksmith is another possibility depending on price, but I recommend using the factory original part for peace of mind.
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Re: Y-shaped coolanttube
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2016, 06:04:26 »
I have a good used spare. PE me if you like.
Joe Alexander
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Re: Y-shaped coolanttube
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2016, 11:30:52 »
Thanks Guys. Joe pm sent. cheers Mark