> > > Rich Thomas wrote: > > > > > > It is probably leaking out the heat exchanger up in the duct > > > work, some pinhole leak or something. The only way to deal > > > with that is to replace the heat exchanger. Have fun. > > > > > > I ended up changing one in some other car I > > > had, not a lot of fun but doable.
> > Philip wrote: > > > > On a W123, it in necessary to remove the center console, the > > dash, and the entire HVAC plenum. Removing the front seats is > > not required, but I found it helpful. > Scott Ritchey wrote: > The only good thing I can say about replacing the 123 heater > core is it's slightly less hard than a 126. > > Philip: Correct me if I'm wrong; to replace a 123 heater core > don't you need to remove the dash, console, all ductwork, > steering wheel, and then remove the entire HVAC box/assembly, > which requires draining coolant and removing Freon? I'm pretty sure I didn't remove the steering wheel. I don't recall having to open Freon lines, but that car did not have a functioning air conditioner so I may have just forgotten. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
