Did my 08 CL 63 AMG during COVID at home. Damaged condenser but the radiator cost 100 dollar and the car has 160K on it and has cold a/c. Last night (this morning) I completed my ML63 AMG with 167K and your video and guidance was very helpful... To other's comments, radiators are not simple and there is usually collateral damage but the job forces you to change fluids and conduct maintenance. I have replaced a radiator in all my cars over 100K since 1996.......... As a Automotive Engineer, hats off you you Sir and all the folks at home trying to keep your rides going!!!
Wasn't my favorite repair but I was also able to replace the radiator without touching the AC system. Wish I saw your video earlier! Had the end tank cracked in a similar area.
Great video. I just don't understand... I just broke the tops of the A/C tabs off the old radiator.. why waste time trying un clip them? Just put a screwdriver on the clip and give it a lil bang
Same! I had to alter the lower taps nd one side tab on the new radiator to increase installation clearance but I did not compromise the lower mounts of fan rider clips..
How come the new Mercedes is not that durable? I drive W210 and its aged 22 now. Last month, I replaced radiator by Mahle Behr which is made in China. Now sure if it is as durable as the OEM Valeo.
I think i have ask false ? the downside of radiator is into condenser clip cliped, how i get the downside under the car the clip free , how i can pull it up ?
Did my 08 CL 63 AMG during COVID at home. Damaged condenser but the radiator cost 100 dollar and the car has 160K on it and has cold a/c. Last night (this morning) I completed my ML63 AMG with 167K and your video and guidance was very helpful... To other's comments, radiators are not simple and there is usually collateral damage but the job forces you to change fluids and conduct maintenance. I have replaced a radiator in all my cars over 100K since 1996.......... As a Automotive Engineer, hats off you you Sir and all the folks at home trying to keep your rides going!!!
Thanks I appreciate it! I am a weekend warrior!..lol
Wasn't my favorite repair but I was also able to replace the radiator without touching the AC system. Wish I saw your video earlier! Had the end tank cracked in a similar area.
Cool.. thanks for the comment:)
I have a 2011 S600, and had a MB Master Mechanic and friend complete it. The V12 is an animal and very tight fit...
lol dont think I am brave enough to tackle a V12!
Thanks did my Gle 63s patience is power?
lol yep, but feels so good when accomplished!!
@ you can say that again, especially without breaking anything Smart engineering he just use crap material lol 👍
Great video. I just don't understand... I just broke the tops of the A/C tabs off the old radiator.. why waste time trying un clip them? Just put a screwdriver on the clip and give it a lil bang
great idea...lol never thought of that!
Same! I had to alter the lower taps nd one side tab on the new radiator to increase installation clearance but I did not compromise the lower mounts of fan rider clips..
Very informative 👏🏾
Mine was a struggle to remove you didn’t show pulling it out
Sorry i think i just pulled up a little then tilted toward engine. once separated from the air-conditioned condenser came out easy for me.
5-7 hours. As an engineer, radiators have been my least favorite repair over 25 years of changing them.....
Did the Lang pliers with the 90 degree end up working or did you do something else to actually get it separated?
they worked for me, but think I could have done without them, think the key is just to feel out it is held together.
How come the new Mercedes is not that durable?
I drive W210 and its aged 22 now. Last month, I replaced radiator by Mahle Behr which is made in China. Now sure if it is as durable as the OEM Valeo.
not sure why radiator went, all mercedes I have owned have been durable besides the airmatic shocks,
They use biodegradable plastics
Hi,
i dont know to the seperating the downside the 2 clips : ( how is the seperating working ? : (
I show the special plyers I used..
I think i have ask false ?
the downside of radiator is into condenser clip cliped, how i get the downside under the car the clip free , how i can pull it up ?
Just pull up hard or use a long screwdriver like I do in video to lever it up
And nothing breaks? and can I really control the air conditioning and don't have to unscrew the bumper?
Dude, go to Pick & Pull and practice on one of the vehicles out there.
Oh right, because there’s lots of x166 Mercedes in pick and pull yards lol
I'm about to have to do my 2016 E63S AMG. I seen the wis saying disconnect both ac lines & I was like ugh. Hopefully I won't have to do that
yes thats what wise says but hopefully you dont need to on your AMG.. Good Luck... Let us know here how it went.
@@tahurl I didn't. 👍
@@MercedesE63S-AMGdid you have to remove the bumper for the e63 or is it the same from the top to remove the radiator?