Radiator - Thicker Core/Modified Condensor
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DATE: March, 1983 REF.. NO. 20/21
SUBJECT: MODIFIED RADIATOR
SERIES 126 WITH ENGINE 116.963
FIGURE 1 - MODIFIED RADIATOR:
FIGURE 2 PREVIOUS CONDENERS (MODEL 380 SEC):
FIGURE 3 MODIFIED CONDENERS (MODEL 380 SEC):
As of late May 1982 production on model 380 SEL and early August 1982 production on model 380 SEC, radiators with a core thickness of 42 mm (Figure 1, dimension "a" previously 34 mm) have been installed. In addition, a modified condenser is also installed in model 380 SEC, due to space limitations with the new radiator (see Figures 2 and 3, arrows).
Production Phase-In
Model As of Chassis End No.
380 SEL 031420
380 SEC 003564
The modified radiator can also be installed in vehicles with lower chassis end numbers.
NOTE: On model 380 SEC, the modified radiator must be installed together with the modified condenser.
Parts Information
Part Name Part Number
Radiator (42 mm core thickness) 126 500 17 03
Condenser (Model 380 SEC only) 126 830 19 70