I was involved in an accident yesterday and have to rebuild my front end.
Can a 86 190E radiator work as a replacement for my 190D? I get mixed recs.
One shop I got the radiator from said I would have to modify the fluid intake
since the intake valves are switched around with the electric and diesel.

Another said I couldn't since the tranny cooler is built into the 190D radiators.
Anyone have a definitive answer on if I have to find a radiator specifically for a 190D?
Thanks, Ron

 

you will find the rads will be differnt oonly in thickness,yes if its auto gear box weather its petrol or diesel the transmission coolers are fitted on MB TEC 16 YRS PRESENT NAZ

 

all i can add up to is you need to get a specific fit for your 190D..that's what i did with my '95 mercedes e300d radiator 3.0L turbo diesel.