Mercedes 280se w108 w109 w111 radiator swap. Compatible Radiator 65-72 Mercedes 250se 280sel

Mercedes 280SE radiator swap,I take a newer radiator from a newer Mercedes and fit it into an older W108 W109 Mercedes 280se 250se.
Mercedes 280se w108 w109 w111 radiator swap. Compatible Radiator 65-72 Mercedes 250se 280sel.
Replacement radiator Mercedes W108 W109
Mercedes W111
Mercedes W108
Mercedes W109
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[@petercollingwood522]

As Gaff said to Deckard... "You've done a mans job sir!'. Great minds think alike. When I saw the issue with the length of th upper radiator hose my first thoght was to cut it in two and add an extension. Looks almost factory the way you've got it in there. My first Benz was a 71 108 280S. Twin carbs rather than the fuel injection in yours. Same exact color. One of the most beautiful Mercedes ever. Nice to see you keeping this on on the road. I've not looked at all your videos yet but I don't see any signs of rust which is good. One warning if you are not already aware of it. Check the torque on the steering box mounting bolts and the condition of the box section of the chassis where they mount to the steeting box. Mine rusted out there and I was unaware of the issue. Snapped my steering column one day which was a hell of a thing. Fortunately happend while I was parking, not moving at speed. Just something everyone with one of these should be aware of.

[@ceasargeorge2869]

Great job! Best part your kids " hit the subscribe button" priceless

[@stevesmythe8556]

Great video and solution!

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thx 😊

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this video!! Thank you

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

No problem

[@DScaglione.]

Excellent… I have a Euro ‘68 W108 and at times she runs hot. Never came with a shroud (believe it or not), which is strange. This year before the hot weather I checked on the fluid and she needed some so I topped it up and took it for a nice long ride and she stayed cool - BUT I love your solution to this potential problem. Nice Job! Also curious if you ever had an issue with the power steering and if so, have a video on that. God Bless 😎

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks for watching, no power steering issues yet

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

I think the early cars ie 1960's did not come with a radiator shroud at all. My 1972 W108, 280S also did not come with a shroud and if I remember vaguely the workshop manual also had no shroud shown in the pictures.

[@marekhabel2493]

Can you please post the part# for the radiator? Thank you I need one for the earlier engine where there was no oil cooler. Looks like what you have used will fit perfectly

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

1976 to 1983 Mercedes 240 D I don’t know the part number, rock auto has the best price around $100 last time I looked. rockauto.com

[@ahmeda.1185]

Amazing work sir, I own 1968 Mercedes 280s, and I’m currently restoring the car. By any chance you know a newer model engine that you would recommend for an engine swap that is reliable. It doesn’t necessary need to be a Mercedes engine.. thank you sir from Saudi ☺️

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Thanks, I’m not too sure what is a good engine replacement. Thanks for watching

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Try the later 1970's M110 engine with twin cam and 6 cyl. And carburettor is good, simple and easy to mantain for these classics. The early mechanical fuel injection is too complicated and as the years turn parts are getting hard to come by.

[@chioke1100]

can you post a video on how to change the water pump on a 1970 W108 6 cylinders

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Once mine breaks I will for sure, so far this car has been extremely reliable haven’t had any problems in seven years Except for the radiator being old

[@AK-vg6uj]

Pozdrawiam 👍

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Dzienki

[@MrYOTOSTAR]

Hi, do you by chance know if it will fit on an m116 3.5 liter engine?

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

It will fit on that body style, any engine

[@Mr70hemi]

Hi Patrick, do you have and email I can ask a question about a 1969 300sel i have with severe running rich condition, all plugs black as coal..

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

You can message me on Facebook, problem solved garage, sounds like you’re burning oil

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Or on here is fine too

[@Mr70hemi]

No oil unburnt gas from exhaust & some gas getting in oil..car was in storage since 07..only 90k miles, head rebuilt at 70k

[@Mr70hemi]

i have to reactivate facebook acct.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Is it fuel injected?

[@Mr70hemi]

Hi, I have a 69 300sel W109..burns super rich , any suggestions?

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

You mean its burns oil? Or it’s running really rich?

[@Lemonmint-ri7rd]

so these cars came with no coolant tank?

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Some years had an overflow tank, but most years did not

[@MikeLlorente]

Green coolant?

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

All vehicle type coolant

[@Mr70hemi]

What is the Brand & model of the radiator ??

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Hey I got it off eBay so I just went on eBay and checked in for some reason they are more money now, maybe you can get one locally cheaper www.ebay.ca/itm/For-Mercedes-230-240D-New-OEM-Radiator-TCP-/194321780767?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

It’s for a 76 Mercedes 240D and a whole bunch of other models

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Rock auto has one for just over $100 I just checked

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

Rockauto.com

[@gregsheffer912]

is this Mercedes for sale

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

10 K and it's yours

[@berntd]

Cheap waterpumps and radiators cause very expensive engine overhauls when they suddenly burst and you engine seizes. I personally would have my genuine made in Germany radiator reconditioned.

[@ProblemSolverGarage]

I reconditioned a 69 Corvette radiator, they did a horrible job I just don’t trust local shops anymore, plus it’s all about the money, Plus I maintain my own vehicles so I keep an eye on stuff, water pump Radiator etc, and it is a brand-name Radiator just out of a different Mercedes model.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

@@ProblemSolverGarage Just a suggestion, maybe do away with the mechanical fan and install an electric fan. In Canada you got nearly 9 months of cool to cold weather and you don't want overcooling. And mechanical fans use a percentage of the engine power.