Coolant Leak Due to Cracked/Broken Heater Core Outlet Housing on Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A cracked or broken heater core outlet housing can cause a coolant leak near the bulkhead (firewall). Our technicians remind us that coolant leaks should be repaired in order to avoid overheating the engine due to coolant loss.

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