W126 What the heck is this?

LandYaghtLover · #1 10-14-2010, 11:32 PM

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.

cherry_560SEL · #2 10-14-2010, 11:38 PM

pic would be better...but it sounds like your A/C condenser. Does your A/c work?

pawoSD · #3 10-14-2010, 11:41 PM

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.

Hit Man X · #4 10-14-2010, 11:41 PM

I think it is the evap drain.

LandYaghtLover · #5 10-15-2010, 12:22 AM

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.

compu_85 · #6 10-15-2010, 10:45 AM

I replaced mine with some PVC tubing.

-J

Ferdman · #7 10-15-2010, 11:10 AM

Looks like the evaporator drain line. The A/C condenser is located in front of the radiator.

mbzman · #8 10-15-2010, 01:00 PM

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.