Actually I did have that exact situation many years ago. there was a leak in the transmission cooler inside the used radiator I installed.. That caused fluid to be pumped into the radiator and the extra liquid caused an overflow of the coolant reservoir jug, This over flow was mostly trans fluid since it comes to the top. If the jug is not becomming over filled I suspect that is NOT your problem. Many import coolants are red and a weak ratio may look pink in color.
From: longhairedhippieartist <dezski@pacbell.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2013 2:56 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Pink color in radiator water - 1982 300D
I have a 1982 300D with about 550,000 miles on the original engine. My mechanic (who I respect highly and has always done me well) has shown me that the water in my radiator reservoir has turned a color close to pink. He says the only thing he thinks it can be is leakage from the transmission fluid reservoir that sits below the radiator into the radiator water itself. He wants to replace my radiator (I have an after market brand now that I've had for about 7 years) and then put water in the radiator with a cleaning fluid and flush several times after driving. He also says I might need a replacement radiator reservoir. I was wondering if anyone else has seen a condition like this before or if there are any other ideas. I'm in Los Angeles, CA if anyone close by thinks looking at it might help the diagnosis.
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From: longhairedhippieartist <dezski@pacbell.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2013 2:56 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Pink color in radiator water - 1982 300D
I have a 1982 300D with about 550,000 miles on the original engine. My mechanic (who I respect highly and has always done me well) has shown me that the water in my radiator reservoir has turned a color close to pink. He says the only thing he thinks it can be is leakage from the transmission fluid reservoir that sits below the radiator into the radiator water itself. He wants to replace my radiator (I have an after market brand now that I've had for about 7 years) and then put water in the radiator with a cleaning fluid and flush several times after driving. He also says I might need a replacement radiator reservoir. I was wondering if anyone else has seen a condition like this before or if there are any other ideas. I'm in Los Angeles, CA if anyone close by thinks looking at it might help the diagnosis.
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