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10-14-2010, 11:32 PM
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W126 What the heck is this?
I was working on my radio and took off the inner driver kick panel for easier access and visibly of wire interference with the ash tray. I then noticed that near the floor at the trans body housing there was what I can only describe as a miniature insulated duct tube. But one side of it was completely worn open. Inside its yellow with a white spiral metal frame. Outside it was a black thin plastic cover. It went up towards the dash.
I have a pic, but before I go through the pain of uploading I thought I would ask.
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#2
10-14-2010, 11:38 PM
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pic would be better...but it sounds like your A/C condenser. Does your A/c work?
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1990 560 SEL- "Goldielocks" 1984 300SD TurboDiesel- "Ole' Blue"
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#3
10-14-2010, 11:41 PM
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That is one of the A/C condenser drain tubes. If your A/C works, you're going to have water all over the place until you replace that.
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#4
10-14-2010, 11:41 PM
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I think it is the evap drain.
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.  '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]
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#5
10-15-2010, 12:22 AM
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A drain would make sense given the location. But the material its made out of is very sponge like. Not rubber at all. And I have never had any water inside, or at least noticed. AC works fine, seen it dripping recently. Two spots under the car at trans location. Things were dry tonight when I took it all apart and the damage to it looked like it happened a while ago judging by the dirt.
I put some foil tape around it. But if it carries water, I have more to do then.
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1991 560 SEL / 185k miles 1992 750il / 17k miles - project car
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#6
10-15-2010, 10:45 AM
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I replaced mine with some PVC tubing.
-J
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket  Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E.
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#8
10-15-2010, 01:00 PM
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Those drain hoses are always bad on the older cars. They dry up and then crack and crumble apart with age. I think replacing those drain hoses should be in order or you may find water entering the car.
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10-15-2010, 02:01 PM
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Quote:
yeah...i meant the evaporator....teeehehe 
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1990 560 SEL- "Goldielocks" 1984 300SD TurboDiesel- "Ole' Blue"
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