The perfect radiator for petrol W124s!

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Nev

Naturally-aspirated

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10-07-2016, 12:19 PM #1

I'm building a 124 with a 605 at the moment and a last week I hit a bit of a snag:

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I didn't know, but the petrol and diesel cars have different radiator mounts. This being an M102 originally, the radiator was about 1/3 the size of the diesel radiator. So a creative solution (and a LOT of browsing eBay) was needed.

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I'm not sure if this information is available anywhere, but turns out a Honda NSX radiator fits perfectly. Just need to TIG some lugs on the bottom to keep it in place, but it couldn't be a better fit both width wise and height wise. You can get them on eBay here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252344357533

I hope this helps someone else one day!

Bonus: I can say it has the radiator from a super car Tongue

This post was last modified: 10-07-2016, 12:20 PM by Nev.

Nev

10-07-2016, 12:19 PM #1

I'm building a 124 with a 605 at the moment and a last week I hit a bit of a snag:

I didn't know, but the petrol and diesel cars have different radiator mounts. This being an M102 originally, the radiator was about 1/3 the size of the diesel radiator. So a creative solution (and a LOT of browsing eBay) was needed.

I'm not sure if this information is available anywhere, but turns out a Honda NSX radiator fits perfectly. Just need to TIG some lugs on the bottom to keep it in place, but it couldn't be a better fit both width wise and height wise. You can get them on eBay here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252344357533

I hope this helps someone else one day!

Bonus: I can say it has the radiator from a super car Tongue

Hario'

C300TD Wagon (W202)

894

10-23-2016, 02:57 PM #2

Nice rad, careful though the petrol rads tend to have less cores and can struggle with a turbo 606.

I just fitted a rad from a C230 Kompressor into my w202/606 and now it overheats in traffic! partly due to no cowl on the viscous fan but it wasn't over heating with the big 4 core C250TD/605 rad it came with (before it started leaking)

Beers

Installed:
OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. [/i]

Hario'

10-23-2016, 02:57 PM #2

Installed:
OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. [/i]

maxypriest

Holset

287

10-24-2016, 09:15 AM #3

(10-23-2016, 02:57 PM)Hario Nice rad, careful though the petrol rads tend to have less cores and can struggle with a turbo 606.

I just fitted a rad from a C230 Kompressor into my w202/606 and now it overheats in traffic! partly due to no cowl on the viscous fan but it wasn't over heating with the big 4 core C250TD/605 rad it came with (before it started leaking)

Beers

The best rad and the biggest that fits a w124 in my experience is the air con rad that was fitted to the late OM606 'multivalves'.
I have one and run it without a fan, only need to turn the heater on in stationary traffic when its a hot day.
She's big.

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

maxypriest

10-24-2016, 09:15 AM #3

(10-23-2016, 02:57 PM)Hario Nice rad, careful though the petrol rads tend to have less cores and can struggle with a turbo 606.

I just fitted a rad from a C230 Kompressor into my w202/606 and now it overheats in traffic! partly due to no cowl on the viscous fan but it wasn't over heating with the big 4 core C250TD/605 rad it came with (before it started leaking)

Beers

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

barrote

Superturbo

1,627

10-24-2016, 01:47 PM #4

hy ,
and how diff is it from the w124 with 605 ? assuming we are discussing the engine coolant radiator and not the A/C .
The diff in late w124 ´s that i noticed is beeing auto or manual gear box, in the auto gearbox has the fluid coolant inside the engine coolant radiator .... weather they are 606 or 605 equipped ...

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barrote

10-24-2016, 01:47 PM #4

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maxypriest

Holset

287

10-25-2016, 03:46 AM #5

(10-24-2016, 01:47 PM)barrote hy ,
and how diff is it from the w124 with 605 ? assuming we are discussing the engine coolant radiator and not the A/C .
The diff in late w124 ´s that i noticed is beeing auto or manual gear box, in the auto gearbox has the fluid coolant inside the engine coolant radiator .... weather they are 606 or 605 equipped ...

I have no idea how it compares to a 605 Rad, however it was a straight fit into a car that was originally a 260e. 2 male 'knobs' that fit into female rubbers. Air con rads had a bigger cooling capacity to deal with the extra load from the compressor. Mine has the oil/water cooler connections, they are not connection to anything as mines a manual. Hope this helps!

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

maxypriest

10-25-2016, 03:46 AM #5

(10-24-2016, 01:47 PM)barrote hy ,
and how diff is it from the w124 with 605 ? assuming we are discussing the engine coolant radiator and not the A/C .
The diff in late w124 ´s that i noticed is beeing auto or manual gear box, in the auto gearbox has the fluid coolant inside the engine coolant radiator .... weather they are 606 or 605 equipped ...

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

barrote

Superturbo

1,627

10-25-2016, 07:17 AM #6

i have a W124 220CE with M111 A/C and the cooler is the same as the W124 605 manual , wich in the aftermarket brands is the same as the cooler in the w124 606. i belive the w210 rad fit the w 124 not sure how is the size.... but well worth the digging Wink

anyway i can´t dig in the WIS tool, wich has the measures, but i will in the aftermarket brands
regards

FD,
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barrote

10-25-2016, 07:17 AM #6

FD,
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maxypriest

Holset

287

10-25-2016, 11:39 AM #7

(10-25-2016, 07:17 AM)barrote i have a W124 220CE with M111 A/C and the cooler is the same as the W124 605 manual , wich in the aftermarket brands is the same as the cooler in the w124 606. i belive the w210 rad fit the w 124 not sure how is the size.... but well worth the digging
anyway i can´t dig in the WIS tool, wich has the measures, but i will in the aftermarket brands
regards

Does that work?

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

maxypriest

10-25-2016, 11:39 AM #7

(10-25-2016, 07:17 AM)barrote i have a W124 220CE with M111 A/C and the cooler is the same as the W124 605 manual , wich in the aftermarket brands is the same as the cooler in the w124 606. i belive the w210 rad fit the w 124 not sure how is the size.... but well worth the digging
anyway i can´t dig in the WIS tool, wich has the measures, but i will in the aftermarket brands
regards

Does that work?

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

maxypriest

Holset

287

10-25-2016, 11:44 AM #8

I have a better pic but i can't get it to attach.

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

maxypriest

10-25-2016, 11:44 AM #8

I have a better pic but i can't get it to attach.

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

jim8280

Naturally-aspirated

5

10-27-2016, 01:28 PM #9

(10-25-2016, 11:44 AM)maxypriest I have a better pic but i can't get it to attach.

That looks a sweet install maxypriest im down in Clacton just starting my build gathering all the parts together for my C124 would love to come up to see your car one day and have a nose around it if i get stuck on any problems with the build

Jim

jim8280

10-27-2016, 01:28 PM #9

(10-25-2016, 11:44 AM)maxypriest I have a better pic but i can't get it to attach.

Nev

Naturally-aspirated

6

11-06-2016, 01:35 PM #10

(10-23-2016, 02:57 PM)Hario Nice rad, careful though the petrol rads tend to have less cores and can struggle with a turbo 606.

I just fitted a rad from a C230 Kompressor into my w202/606 and now it overheats in traffic! partly due to no cowl on the viscous fan but it wasn't over heating with the big 4 core C250TD/605 rad it came with (before it started leaking)

Beers

Hopefully it'll be fine, I've fitted a SPAL fan on it so it should pull plenty through when its still. If it still doesn't, there's room enough for another fan!

Nev

11-06-2016, 01:35 PM #10

(10-23-2016, 02:57 PM)Hario Nice rad, careful though the petrol rads tend to have less cores and can struggle with a turbo 606.

I just fitted a rad from a C230 Kompressor into my w202/606 and now it overheats in traffic! partly due to no cowl on the viscous fan but it wasn't over heating with the big 4 core C250TD/605 rad it came with (before it started leaking)

Beers

Hopefully it'll be fine, I've fitted a SPAL fan on it so it should pull plenty through when its still. If it still doesn't, there's room enough for another fan!

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