thanks for the advice- I actually have the metal thermostat cover and it was replaced with the hoses at 190k. somehow the oil or atf got on the hose after that.

I got a new hose from the dealer today, it felt a bit lumpy though so I blew on it...

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1993 320TE M104
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past:

1983 230E W123 M102
1994 E300D S124 OM606 (x2)
1967 250SE W108 M129
1972 280se 3.5 W108 M116
1980 280SE W116 M110
1980 350SE W116 M116
1992 300E W124 M103
1994 E280 W124 M104
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