My coolant expansion tank suddenly cracked and I could not find the OEM that was readily available, I was able to locate one that fits all other W126 chassis and because my wife uses the car daily and relies upon it, I decided to attempt a retrofit using a tank that is for a 300SD. As you may well know, the 300sdl model was produced only fro 2 years, 1986 - 1987 and vehicle specific parts are not only hard to come by but also very expensive...... Here are pictures of my retrofit, the cooling system is operating like a charm!

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Currently Driving
2006 E320 CDI
1999 E300 Turbo Diesl
2002 ML500
1995 E320 Station Wagon


MBs I've owned
1997 E320 Assassinated by Pine Tree
1987 300E Wife Killed Engine
1981 300D Stretch Limo Total Loss
1970 250 Coupe 212,000 mi.
1974 450sel 184,000 mi.
1974 240D 377,000 mi.
1977 300D 204, 000 mi.
1979 280se God Only Knows!
1983 240D 130,000 mi.
1972 220D 280,000 mi.
1983 300SD 244,000 mi.