This rare Mercedes-Benz M117 oil cooler system was removed from a Gen II 560SEL which spans the years of 1986-1991. This oil cooler system was optioned on hot climate models to keep engine oil temperatures in a healthy range which had added performance benefits of keeping oil temperature within spec during spirited drives and people would use them on track prepped M117 powered cars. Included in the kit is the oil cooler radiator, plastic splash shield, factory modified oil filter housing, gaskets, oil pump, vibration damper rings, oil lines, and VDO oil pressure sender. This rare Mercedes-Benz M117 oil cooler system kit is being auctioned out of Charlotte, NC and the seller is able to assist with worldwide shipping needs for the buyer.
These are all original Mercedes-Benz parts that were optioned on Rest of World hot climate cars to keep engine oil temperature cooler than cars without the auxiliary oil cooler. This is a NOS (new old stock) kit and appears to have never been used previously. OM6XX diesel cars had a setup similar to this, but was rarely featured on the M117 5.5-liter cars.
Parts included are:
The oil filter housing is exceedingly rare as it has the plumbing to pipe in the oil cooler lines as the stockNorth American M117s without this option never had. The oil cooler radiator sits behind the front passenger bumper where it collects fresh air. The splash shield protects it from water and debris from the fender area.
NOS Mercedes-Benz boxes are included in the oil cooler kit. The lines and pump still have their factory cadmium plating on the hardware and show in excellent original condition. All of the orifices are sealed with caps to ensure no foreign debris has entered the system.
This rare Mercedes-Benz M117 oil cooler system kit is being auctioned out of Charlotte, NC and the seller is able to assist with worldwide shipping needs for the buyer.
Our North American 560 M117 engined cars have always been susceptible to hot weather. We’ve been there and are familiar with that orange temp needle taking off from its 80 degree notch when you’re sitting in traffic on a hot July day. It’s stressful and means windows down, heat on, A/C off, and a light bit of throttle to get the engine fan spinning as the auxiliary fans tirelessly fan heat out of the radiator. Also, why do the Europeans get all the good stuff? Most Euro 560 cars got this oil cooler. Us North American plebians didn’t have this option even though our climate in summer is brutal. This is a superb upgrade to your M117 if you live in the desert or in the South where the weather beats these cars up on hot days. This oil cooler kit is very rare to see nowadays and to find one in this condition (which is new) is unheard of. If you care about keeping your engine cool during the summer months, this is a worthwhile upgrade to your M117.
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