thanks for those replies... kinda old thread and I no longer have that car. I never did get around to cleaning out those leaves.

Since Oct. 2008, I have owned another W126... this time a 1988. Again, leaves and have decided its time to get them out since I have recently given this car to my mother. I was going to use the blower, but couldnt find my air chuck. I am going to get the vac out and see what I can do with it, then try to blow them out. Other than that, seems impossible to get them out... I snapped these pics of the area back in November....

revolting.... (oh and the brake fluid has been replaced since this.... )







Its even on the passenger side by the battery...