valeo

I now live in France and have to change the headlights on my 1999 C220 CDI estate to RHD dipped ones. I have found a supplier here in France that supplies both Bosch and Valeo headlights, but Valeo are more reasonably priced (cheaper). Bosch headlights are the ones in the car at the moment but...

Hi I am looking to buy a late 2003 E320 CDI I have been warned about the Valeo Rad... When did they stop fitting this? Cheers

How do I tell if I have a Valeo rad that may get the dreaded problem? Looking at the rad itself there's no sign of a manufacturer's name, only the following on a sticker: A203 500 08 54 D4093 Q5 R134A Made in France Does this give any clues? The car is an early facelift 203 (54 plate) with a...

Pretty much as the title. When did MB sort out the Valeo and the paint/rust issues out on the W211? Cheers and happy Sundays David

I have read lots of stuff on this that i found on here from you guys in recent times but i cant seem to find out if it is an issue i should be concerned about on a 2005 car?? Was it only pre facelift cars or should i be checking something out?? cheers...:thumb:

Hi everyone, I have a late 2003 (21/10/2003) delivery date from the VIN W211 E-class (E320CDi) Now as many will be aware after 30/09/2003 the Valeo radiator problem was resolved by Valeo upggrading the radiators. As My "delivery" date is very close to the changeover date, there is an equally...

Hi all, Newbie here. I have just bought a lovely CLK 270CDI. It has teh valeo rad and is registered in march 2004. Car has covered 71000 miles with full MB history. Now, after reading forums I am a little concerned as to whether my rad will fail and cause transmission fluid to be...

My MB dealership have informed me that a seal failure within the radiator (E270 Cdi - 53 Plate) has allowed coolant and gear box oil to mix/comtaminate and damage radiator, torque convertor and will cost £2500 to repair! My enquiries with independent specialists indicate that this is a...

Following the infamous replacement of a well engineered Valeo rad two years ago my W211 E270 CDI is beginning to shift into limp mode again on a frequent basis e.g twice on a 200 mile round trip today. The necessary checks inc. flush were undertaken at the time, although 40K miles on I am now...

Hi all, sorry to bring this matter up again, i know it had been done to death before now, however all of the useful previous posts are quite old and the links to the information are no longer valid, so i hope you can help me. I have a W211 registered on september 2003. First question, does...

Hi Everyone, and a happy new year to you all! My girlfriends W203 Coupe's alternator has died, on the epc there are two listed does anyone know which one it would be: Valeo or Bosch??? I've had a look at the car but without removing the engine cover and the underbody protection you just cannot...

Took my car in today suspecting that I might get the phone call I didn't really want but it's still a shock when they started reeling off the numbers of how much it would cost. Quote from MB Macclesfield's service representative "....it seems that water has got into your gearbox somehow....". A...

Hi Just curious to find out how I know if I have a valeo or not? I saw a sticker near the fan and I think it was on the radiator unit and it said Behr or beru or similar i think but i dont think it said valeo, does it mean i do not have a valeo rad? I will double check and does it apply to...

Having trawled through all the old posts on this and various other MB sites, I have learnt a fair bit about the problems with the Valeo manufactured radiator in various cars from about 2001-03? I am in the market for a CLK and my price range puts cars in my budget about this sort of age. One...

I've read the many posts on here about this problem, and believed that it is limited to certain models. I read yesterday's Motoring section in the Daily Telegraph which suggested 210s, 211s, 203s, 209s and generally all Mercs built between 2000-2004 with Valeo radiators are at risk with letters...

I thought all if not most 2003 W211's came with the Valeo Rad? Once i have picked up the car from the dealer after paying in full, i'll take a look to make sure. Assyst did a quick VIN check on my new (used) car, and the tech guy told me no.

Hi A work colleague of mine has the chance of a 1 owner Aug 03 E320cdi Saloon 63K miles A/Guarde. He knows the guy selling and he is looking £12500. He has asked me for advice and i am giving it the once over on the ramp on Sunday but just dont know what to advise him regarding the Valeo rad...

I have tried the Bosch Aerotwin 24"/61cm retrofit blade on my S210 E320, and the U-clip mechanism works just fine. The only problem with the blade is that it is 3cm shorter then the original stock one, and the last 2 cm on the end towards the window frame doesnt touch the window glass...

I have know about this issue from this forum for a while, and I have concerns about the W203 that we have in the family as it is affected. Not really sure what to do at this point as I don't think we should have to shell out for a new rad. Anyway I saw in yesterdays telegraph motoring section...

Humming/droning noises, or jolting during gentle acceleration between engine speed of 1200 - 2500 rpm -Topic number LI27.55-P-019975Version 2 Group number 27.55 Transmission oil cooling Date 04-18-2005 Validity Model series 203 up to production date 9/2003 with...