SL/R107: Mystery hose
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GLK350, 380SL, SL550
Mystery hose
Attached to the condenser and drier
I have had a radiator sitting in a box for the last eight or nine years and decided it was time to finally put it on since the car has been running a bit hot and my mechanic told me that it would be a good idea to put a new radiator on. Well the job turned out to be more than what I bargained for as I ended up busting the condenser so I’ve got a new one on the way but as I was taking the old one out I struggled with this one part which I’m attaching a photo of. It attached to the dryer and I cannot seem to loosen the one bolt that you will see in the picture. I have soaked it in Blaster but no luck. I’d like to just purchase another but I can’t seem to find it anywhere and I am at a loss as to what it is called. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. GD
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Well I broke down and I took it to my mechanic. He put it in the vise and without any effort whatsoever he was able to get the parts separated. I couldn’t believe it. Zero effort at all. (I’m sure I loosened it up) I felt like a schmuck. At least I am a happy schmuck with a usable part. Now Just waiting for new radiator and condenser and fan shroud to arrive so I can put it all back together. Sure hope I can remember which screws go where, at least I have them separated by what part they go to.