The AC gets nice and cold in my 85 300D but I don't see any water draining from under the car. What is the procedure for cleaning the drain and where it it located? I did a search but came up empty.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

The AC drain is in the middle of the hump under the AC/Heater box. It is a short foam tube. remove the carpet panel and you will see it. kind of a tight fit with your hands to get in there. the water drains more or less on top of the transmission.

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After this many years, it is deteriorated and a crumbling mess with a springy wire inside. It has been fixed with a short piece of hose, coke bottle etc...

If you don`t see water draining on the ground, then check for soggy carpet, especially in the rear floor. this seems to be where it collects.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Somewhere on here I have a thread on how to install a soda bottle as a fix.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Where's the AC drain and how do I clean it.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Thanks for making up for my laziness

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

I was curious so I searched myself as mine drains fairly well but sometimes if I come to a stop and then move a large amount will come out so I need to look at mine as well.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

on my 79TD it was not a foam hose, but a rubber hose similar to the cowl drain hoses. I took it off, cleaned out the acorns etc, and it never gave me another lick of trouble.
I've not looked at the 85 123's but I'd be surprised if it's much different.
the foam hose is usually for air sample testing. likely the main lowest drain is plugged, and water is backing up to the foam one...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

My 85 had the foam hose with the white plastic outer wrap.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Yep, my 85TD had foam. Poor choice of material.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

wow. that SUCKS!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

i'm assuming if we're planning on doing an in the car evap cleanout we should check this tube first?

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

Probably a good ides, that is where it will all run out.

I have a unit I have removed from a 240D and taken apart. for the amount of leaves and other debris that gets packed into the far left corner where the evaporater lives, I don`t see how shoving a hose in there will wash it all out.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

i've seen mention of using a spray on foam product that's designed for cleaning evaporator units, and that it works somewhat well. i was going to give that a try!

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

My 85 does have the white foam hose.



It is still intact. Here it is next to a short section of heater hose which fits on the evap drain nipple and will replace the foam hose. I have a cup under the nipple now to make sure it is not clogged, before I install the heater hose.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

Evaporator in the far left corner? Leaves? Shouldn't the 240D evap be in the same location at the 300D? I assume the evap is the box above the tunnel and the drain nipple is attached to? How do you clean it without removing the evap which is a big job requiring removal of the dash?

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked