Hey Dieselguy, thanks for the quick response. I forgot to mention that this is on my '85 300D. I also didnt mention that the hose isn't just disconnected. There is about a 4-5" piece that is missing between the two ends that the foam was covering up.

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FrankieZ
84 500SEL EURO 87K
85 300D 267K (and still goin' strong)