Coolant hose...where should this go? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

KQCS · #1 01-22-2008, 07:04 PM

So when i checked my coolant level the other day, i realized that the hose located under the cap was not connected to anything. I spent a while trying to figure out where the hell it's supposed to connect to and seriously can't figure it out.

I would imagine that this may be the cause of the slow coolant leak i have had lately...so if anyone could direct me as to where this hose is supposed to live that would be awesome.

Thanks
K
82 300d turbo

ps. this forum is great by the way! i always end up here when i get stuck with my MB diesel, super helpful network.

JimmyL · #2 01-22-2008, 07:12 PM

That is the overflow tube. It doesn't connect anywhere.....

**nice battery**

KQCS · #3 01-22-2008, 07:23 PM

That makes sense...

but it seems like it spits a little bit of coolant out onto things all the time. Is there specific spot the hose should be pointed at? Because it is currently pointing towards the headlamps and causing a little puddle around there, which i have a few shop rags stuffed for now so it doesn't everywhere.

-K

**thanks**

#4 01-22-2008, 07:40 PM

If its spitting its time to replace your coolant bottle cap and check your coolant mixture to make sure its 50/50.

I put mine down into the spring hole.

KQCS · #5 01-22-2008, 07:54 PM

i'll add a coolant cap to my shopping list this week
I was thinking that would be a 'good hole' for that hose to go...and thanks for the quick response boss!

LUVMBDiesels · #6 01-23-2008, 09:57 AM

I stuck mine into an old antifreeze bottle that I strapped to the inner fender....