[W126 Coupe] Vacuum pods

[Steve Nervig]

On Oct 4, 2011, at 3:11 PM, Yousef wrote:


> Hello :D

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> First of all i would like to thank everyone that helped me out with the dash removal ( sounds like i won the oscars) i did it on my own but recommend it as a 2-man-job.. Am so happy with the way it went that i do not wanna put it back :P .. Only little thing is that 2 clips fell AFTER the dash was removed by a while  but couldnt figure out from where ..

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> Anyways.. I had the chance to test my vacuum pods they all seem to work but all are extremely sloow .. So i am not sure if its a problem from all the pods or is there something else thats going on? Any suggestions ? .. Am already waiting a quote on these pods and they might cost quite a bit .. So i wanna make sure Before i venture

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> ALSO.. There this tube made of insulation thats got a hole through .. What is it for? And do i just duct tape it back?

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> Thanks 

> Yousef

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Yousef, this is just my opinion, but if it were me, and I had just gone to all of the trouble to take the dash apart, I would replace all the pods, no questions asked. I don't know what year car you have, but it is probably at least 20 years old, and those pods have rubber diaphragms. If they haven't failed yet, well, I'd bet they are bound to fail soon, especially in the Middle East heat. As I said, just my opinion; YMMV.

I'm not positive about the tube, but I think it is the condensation drain from the A/C system. I think a good quality rubber tape would be appropriate.

Regards,
Steve
1992 300CE Sportline