Howdy Rick and Connie!

I took the blower assy out tonight and I got all excited when I saw that some kind of plastic part cover was wedged in the cage (n thinking that was it ) but after spinning it I can see that the upper baring is loose. RATS!

hmmmm....I wonder if that baring can be replaced??

On the flip side.... there is a Mercedes/German Auto junk yard in my area that wants me to bring the blower motor down tomorrow ... said they should be able to replace it....COOL!