Foliage through the center vents

[MercStraight6]

I was driving down the motorway with the center vents in the open position; and I noticed some foliage and bits of plants shooting through the vents.

There are a few bits of foliage around the intake vent under the windscreen; I do my utmost to keep them clear but sometimes I don't get chance.

Is there supposed to be a filter to stop these?

 

[television]

You should have the filter, 242 in the link,,its worth clearing the drains in the bottom of the box when doing this job

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...GM=717.440&CT=F&cat=44Q&SID=83&SGR=045&SGN=01

 

[MercStraight6]

You should have the filter, 242 in the link,,its worth clearing the drains in the bottom of the box when doing this job

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...GM=717.440&CT=F&cat=44Q&SID=83&SGR=045&SGN=01

How hard it is to access this area?

 

[television]

Its all under the bonnet in front of the screen, quite easy to get to

 

[MercStraight6]

Its all under the bonnet in front of the screen, quite easy to get to

I know where it is; but how do you get the cover off and access to the filter / drains?

 

[television]

I know where it is; but how do you get the cover off and access to the filter / drains?

Let me have an Email address and i will send you some info on how to do it

 

[Bolide]

Not all W124s have the filter. And most have leaves & foliage flying out of the vents at some point...

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[MercStraight6]

Could there be some soil trapped in there and it is actually growing from seed ?

I am not making a joke of this but it is possible. Plants can take root anywhere, especially in darkeness in the right temperature.

No, there is no soil in my drains or vent intake. Just a few small seeds from parking under trees.

 

[kth286]

MercStraight6

Does the car have air con - if so then filters.

If not, then probably not, unless retro fitted.

 

[MercStraight6]

MercStraight6

Does the car have air con - if so then filters.

If not, then probably not, unless retro fitted.

No, no air-con on my car.

Do you mean I could just put a filter right in if I bought one?

 

[kth286]

No, no air-con on my car.

Do you mean I could just put a filter right in if I bought one?

I have not done it but the space is there and the filter comes in two strips at a cost of around 27 pounds I believe.

 

[television]

Yes as kieth,,its the same air intake box