windshield washer tube

[sebring64]

can anyone tell me how the windshield washer tube feeds down from the nozzle to the bag?mine was missing and I am trying to feed a new down but can't for the life of me figure out where it goes!!
Thanks in advance
Brian

Brian
1971 280sl 4 speed
1971 280sl auto

[jeffc280sl]

Hey Brian,

There are a couple of tabs along the rear edge underside of the cowl cover.  The tube is kept away from the vent flaps etc by slightly bending the tabs to keep the fluid line in place.  It then snakes over to the area near the fuse box and extends through the fire wall to connect to the pump.

Hope this helps.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[sebring64]

Jeff,
      Thanks for your help, I have taken the cowl cover off and moved the long vent flap out of the way and the only hole I can find in there appears to be a drain that leads to the funny rubber bulb on the engine side of the firewall. Am I looking in the wrong place?
Brian

Brian
1971 280sl 4 speed
1971 280sl auto

[66andBlue]

quote:Originally posted by sebring64
 ... Am I looking in the wrong place?

This picture shows where it goes through the firewall. Unfortunately I don't have one showing where it reappears in the engine bay. Perhaps someone else can post one.

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Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

[bpossel]

Hi Brian,

I will try and post a couple of pics tonight or tomorrow.
Currently working in this area.
Bob

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

[bpossel]

Brian, sorry no pics.  Could not get the camera into the well area.
Basically it looks like the tube routes thru the fresh air well and goes down into the footwell area, then out thru the firewall and to the water pouch.
Good luck!
Bob

quote:Originally posted by bpossel

Hi Brian,

I will try and post a couple of pics tonight or tomorrow.
Currently working in this area.
Bob

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320