Larry - I don't recall any small inline filters over by the battery on my
car, but there are lots of vacuum lines - be careful NOT to inadvertently
disconnect any, especially when changing the air filter. You will quickly
notice when your turbo 2.5 becomes "non" turbo!
As for cool outside air, others have already answered - min temp, economy
pushbutton selected, and fan on "min". Leaving the fan on "auto" will force
it to "max" if it can't sense the cabin temp to be as selected on the
temperature wheel. Then again, why would you want to run in a condition
that M-B KNEW you didn't need?;-)) Just dial in a comfortable temperature,
and if the outside air is lower, the A/C won't come on, and the fan won't
speed up. If the ambient outside air is warmer, then use the A/C switch and
enjoy the car!
And no, there's no filters - that's a W140 problem/feature.
Werner
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Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Change - Questions
Thanks Werner!
I think you addressed every question! ;-) Just finished vacuuming
the engine compartment - not a lot but difficult to get to - mostly under
the hinges and around the battery. I may have to add another attachment
to
my shop vac. - something with a long hose on its end.
I noticed a small inline filter (looks like a oil prefilter but
smaller)
between the battery and the fender. No hose clamps so must not be under
much pressure? Any ideas?
Did the W124 come with a cabin filter? Haven't seen any evidence of
one. Sure would help my allergies.
How do I open the climate control so I can get outside air - no heat or
cool - just outside air?
My sound panels are both in place. The more I look around the more I'm
convinced it was maintained by a MB dealer. Isn't the OEM WW fluid dark
blue?
Now, all I need is my package from Rusty. ;-) I really want to get
rid
of that dino juice - it's amazing how much I notice little things after
getting used to M1.
I like to look around when doing work as you suggest - in fact, that's
my single biggest complaint about using a shop for the work.. Things they
would leave as-is I would fix - or at least write it down to make sure I
buy
the parts I need to fix it later. And I've found things *needing* repair
while working on something else.
I have to go back to pick up my floor mats and new ignition.key and
will
get a handfull of fuses and some of the screws and fasteners for the
underside panel - just in case I break one or someone else has broken one
and neglected to fix it properly. Sounds like 4 sets would be all I need
for a while -
Thanks again for all your help - sorry about all the questions - can't
stand being ignorant about my cars!
Take care -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
