Well, I just called Phil and ordered the pods. I just can't make myself tape up the fresh air intake. I can't stand to have my stuff patched up with baling wire or tape.

I am tempted to start tearing it apart this weekend, but I would probably be better served to wait 'til the parts arrive.

I also ordered a new cap for my windshield washer reservoir. I wonder which will be the easiest job, replacing the washer reservoir cap or the pods?

Thanks for all your comments and please keep any suggestions or words of wisdom coming. I hope this does not just turn out to be a practice session for evaporator replacement.

I would rather do an entire engine rebuild than to do ANYTHING under the dash. At least it appears that I won't have to spend much time standing on my head for this one.

My brother in law, who is an dealership MB tech, insists that pulling the steering wheel is so easy to do that there is no need to leave it on. He insists that as long as the ignition is off there is no way that the air bag can blow.

I'm tempted to put it on the lift about three or four feet in the air. That way I can stand or lean over to get under the dash and climb into the car for the work over the dash.

Wish me luck,