In ALL cases ;
Anything on the outside of a flexible hose means it's Kaputi and just waiting to do you dirt .
On a Mercedes there are two of these oil cooler lines/hoses and BOTH need replacing whilst you're in there , it's an O.K. DIY job if you're patient and have access to a jack and safety stands etc, as you must needs remove the left side Motor Mount to get them out and back in again .
There's some tiny sheet metal clamps & supports that are held on by 6MM (10MM ATF) screws, *VERY* important to re install ! .
I can't imagine the co$t if bought locally , not too bad if purchased OnLine .
-Nate
Stan wrote:
>
> Trish wrote
> > Now I see moisture on one of the oil cooler lines. *Sigh*
>
> I have seen other rubber reinforced lines "sweat" for whatever reason.
> Air conditioning lines, oil cooler lines etc. Unless you actually see
> fluid that should be on the inside coming through to the outside I
> wouldn't worry too much. If it is actually "oil" on the outside check
> to see if it is a drip running down from a fitting. Don't know why
> hoses "sweat".
>
>
> --
> Stan George Portland <<
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