Author Topic: Battery Removal  (Read 2527 times)

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Battery Removal
« on: September 24, 2006, 08:04:52 »
I want to put a new battery in my 280SL before selling it.  It looks as though the only way I'll get the old one out is to remove a coolant pipe from the top left of the radiator.  If I do so (and at this rate it is it might take some time, given how tight it is!) can I just re-attach it back afterwards or would the cooling system need bleeding, and if so how?

jeffc280sl

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Re: Battery Removal
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2006, 08:19:49 »
The line near the battery is an oil cooler line.  Simply unbolt the fitting and plug the hole with a rag.  No bleeding is needed after you re-connect.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

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Re: Battery Removal
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2006, 09:27:38 »
Many thanks Jeff.  Tight fittings always seem to come loose a lot quicker when you know what's behind them and you're not afraid of them too.  Job all done and sorted now.
Ta,
John.

jeffc280sl

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Re: Battery Removal
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2006, 10:29:02 »
Glad to help John!

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed