Certainly unlikely, the hoses seem to be made of flexible kryptonite. My '91 still has the original ones everywhere except main radiator hoses.
One comment on the pump; if the motor drags a bit and draws a bit too much current, it will make the AC system go bonkers. Seems the system checks the pump motor periodically, even when it's not needed. If it senses too much current, it will turn the motor off, and open the monovalve and heater flaps fully for about 10 seconds, trying to overcome what it sees as a faulty pump, even though it's not needed. You get really hot air, then the system reacts and switches to full cold to get back to normal. A few minutes later, it does it all again. This tip came from the 126 pro mechanic at the local dealer, when I couldn't troubleshoot the symptoms. Disconnecting the pump motor permanently (Dallas) solved the problem. Seems earlier models could blow the AC controller when the motor started to drag, and this Band-Aid was the solution. Just a bit of trivia; but if it happens, you'll know.
DG
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