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Looking at the photos, you would be better off going with a steel 90 on the low side, and the hose going straight up to the connection in the cabin. Of course you would put the charge port fitting somewhere in the middle of th run, or even better, close to the firewall. You would not need to worry about fittings breaking, as the hose would retain it's natural curl the way it is routed. You have the high side just about the way I would run it. Of course steel fittings are a must on the compressor. The W116 is not much different than a W126 with the placement of the components. The exception being the W126 has a bulkhead fitting at the forward firewall, whereas the W116 has a continuous hose from the compressor to the TXV. Your car has standard fittings at the condenser and drier, so that makes it easier. The W126 needs hose barbs welded on the factory fittings to make them work. As others have said, you are doing a great job, and I agree. You have been encouraging to many of us here with the quality of work you are doing. Your posts are thorough and inspiring, and always a pleasure to read. Keep up the good work!
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