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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on September 24, 2006, 08:04:52

Title: Battery Removal
Post by: n/a on September 24, 2006, 08:04:52

I want to put a new battery in my 280SL before selling it.  It looks as though the only way I'll get the old one out is to remove a coolant pipe from the top left of the radiator.  If I do so (and at this rate it is it might take some time, given how tight it is!) can I just re-attach it back afterwards or would the cooling system need bleeding, and if so how?

Title: Re: Battery Removal
Post by: jeffc280sl on September 24, 2006, 08:19:49

The line near the battery is an oil cooler line.  Simply unbolt the fitting and plug the hole with a rag.  No bleeding is needed after you re-connect.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

Title: Re: Battery Removal
Post by: n/a on September 24, 2006, 09:27:38

Many thanks Jeff.  Tight fittings always seem to come loose a lot quicker when you know what's behind them and you're not afraid of them too.  Job all done and sorted now.
Ta,
John.

Title: Re: Battery Removal
Post by: jeffc280sl on September 24, 2006, 10:29:02

Glad to help John!

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed