my intercoolers plastic coupling has hole in it, dealers says that i have to buy whole intercooler just for what, anyone know how to get one? or know of one who has it?

it just makes no sense to pay close to $600 for whole thing when all i need is plastic coupling that hooks intercooler to pipe that leads up to turbo itself

anyone know of wrecked or parts car '99 e300 turbo d

Try to take a pic and post it up. We can probably figure out a way to resolve the issue.

my freind do you see the coupling near number 20? far off left, it has no part number or anything

thats it there, thats the piece i need

help much appreciated since this thing is frustrating me

How big is the hole??? May be way cheaper and faster to patch the hole...

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Joe

1998 E300D turbo 240K + Miles
2000 Dodge Dakota 122K + Miles
1992 Mazda Miata Autocross Machine 143K + Miles
http://www.renegademiata.net

Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has no heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains. - Winston Churchill

#20 is a completely integrated unit, so it has no separate pieces. You either patch the hole or buy a new one. Depending on the type and location of the hole, you might be able to patch it with sheet aluminum and JB Weld or some such combo.

dealer tolm me to get whole new intercooler

what can i use to patch it, will fiberglass hold up the heat?

As luck would have it, I have the whole thing apart right now as I'm replacing the radiator. Looking at the assembly, if it was me, I'd pull the whole thing and put a bolt through the hole with some sort of sealant like silicone.

If it's not a round hole, you can probably use some fiberglass mat and JB weld working from the inside for strength.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

ok, if you go aftermarket intercooler be sure to send sucker down my way

i got to decide on one thing here now

thansk for input guys, got me moving

Just came back in from horsing around more with the IC/radiator project. On my car, the inlet (passenger side) is aluminum and the outlet is plastic.

I would think it's no problem to just get it welded up.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

the plastic is what i need, the outlet


tell me you dont need yours????

How big is the hole? I would think you can easily repair it. The intercooler only sees about 15 PSI of air pressure at the most. Plastic parts can even be repaired by melting using a hot screwdriver tip or knife blade. If you post a photo of the damage maybe we can suggest a way to repair it.

Another suggestion would be to search on one of the salvage sites search engines like this one: http://www.car-part.com/

I saw 4-5 listed there.

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz

A couple of fender washers a bolt and some silicone and your back in business...

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Joe

1998 E300D turbo 240K + Miles
2000 Dodge Dakota 122K + Miles
1992 Mazda Miata Autocross Machine 143K + Miles
http://www.renegademiata.net

Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has no heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains. - Winston Churchill

true, well ill see what happens with it later on today

Avarec, if I was in your place I would epoxy it.

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Your TACH may have a loose connection...I was wondering why your mechanic would be dead one minute then flopping around the next... PanzerSD

i am inspired. i will replace my windsheild... with an intercooler. swedishK