1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 300E 24V from UK and Ireland - Comments

The car has a slight coolant leak from the top of the radiator (where the plastic pipe connects). I was quoted £300 for a new rad so it's still leaking!

It has the full Sportline option package so th handling is terrific, if a little bumpy at low speeds.

It's a non catalyst model so the power output is 231bhp. I love the wolf-in-sheeps-clothing aspect.

The 'leather' Sportline seats are wonderful and despite the 125000 miles they still look like new and feel solid.

Nothing else lasts like a Merc.

Hey do not listen to the dealers. Just epoxy resin the crack. It is very simple my friend.

Have you ever tried a breakers yard for the radiator. I have read the comment about using resin to seal the crack, but it simply wouldn't last. In my opinion the breakers yard would be the best option, as you could get a decent radiator for around £30! And before you install it check that your Cooling system is working, because I have a (w124) 200 and I fitted a radiator after blowing the previous one and ended up blowing it too, because the coolant system was defective.

I had leaking in the radiator as well and I went to the dealer and they sold me part exchange radiator for J130.

I had the radiator on my 300TE-24V blow at the top hose joint. Replaced the Radiator (

Hi, I've just had to sort out a problem with my 2ltr E200, you'll find the best option is mine. As you say contacting the dealer only gives you a headache when they hit you with the price so I opted for a new core, this is were they strip down you radiator, replace the aluminium core with a copper and brass one (as this can be repaired at a later date if needed) all for £80 + VAT. Motorcool are in teesside and can be contacted on 01642 612642, the services is excellent.

Good luck.

I run a W124 E300-24v reg Feb'93 and source all parts I can from Euro Car Parts web. address www.eurocarparts.co.uk including a new Behr radiator for £119 + VAT. I also by febi bilstein coolant from them which is the same coolant as mercedes benz use and which costs me no more than any old antifreeze bought from else where.

Hi I have a 300c3 24valve in Australia and know them like the back of my hand. Definitely do not recore the radiator in copper this is absolute madness as then you have three metals in your engine. Steel alloy and now copper which as most, but not all would know you end up with massive electrolysis and the engine will call it a day very soon.

Kind regards.

Lorenzo From Australia.

Do not attempt to repair old radiators, they have a limited life span and should be replaced.

If you are not sure ask your mechanic how much it is to repair a overheated engine, especially an exotic one like the M103 24v.

There are after-market manufacturers of radiators, but do your research before buying a real cheap one that is made to a price and not a standard.

I recently replaced my 20+ year old Behr radiator with a unit made by Nissens. Here in Australia the Nissens are 40% cheaper than a Behr.

There are ways of saving money, but fixing old radiators is not one of them. Also re-coring is not advisable due to the plastic parts becoming brittle and any workshop that advises you to re-core an old plastic/metal radiator is best to be avoided.

The golden rule with Mercedes ownership is to find a good mechanic who loves these old cars as much as you will, he/she will advise you of what is best overall. Rather than taking advice off the net.

Another good idea is to join your local MB club and/or join a reputable on-line forum where dodgy advice is not tolerated.

I got a w124-24v 300e and is having a problem with irregular

idleing speed althought I given the car a full service send it to the mechanic it came back with the same problem, idleing speed changeing without warning, does anyone one know or have experienced this problem? HELP.

Harrison.

Do a search for the Benzworld dot org forums on w124 Mercedes.

It's good place to learn about your car. Good luck.