Does anyone have the part # (and/or the actual name) for the metal tube that runs from the battery to the alternator? It's the one that holds the cables . . . on an '88 190E 2.3.
Thanks,
-Daniel

 

Anybody??? Mine's pretty unsightly and I would like to replace it. I haven't been able to find it but it might be simply because I don't know what it's called. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks a lot,
-Daniel

 

give me the first 6 digit or your full VIN.

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Thanks Sleepwalker,

Here's the VIN:
WDBDA28D1JF474389

-Daniel

 

seems nothing runs from the battery to the alternator.

can you tell me which figure on that diagram?

 

OK my mistake. It goes from the alternator into the battery compartment, that's it. Then the wires inside split up into a connector part # 123 540 03 69. It's not shown on your diagram but it is the hose that holds the wires labeled 116/137 on it. It's simply a metallic hose with some sort of insulator on it that holds cables running through it. Looks kind of like a dryer hose that you would have in your house.
Thanks for all the help. Very much appreciated.
-Daniel

 

my imagination is running wild now.

was it something like a flexible tin or aluminum foil?

it is called insulating hose and can bought by meter. A 000 546 18 30. the diameter is 530mm (.?)

 

Haha sorry for the confusion Sleepwalker. Sounds like you got it though. It's like flexible tin with a thin insulator. I really really appreciate the trouble.

Thanks again,
-Daniel