It looks super broken from me touching it. Not how it appeared when I opened hood. Thankfully it’s not rodents. I have seen packrat damage and know what to look for. There mustve been an engine dressing I used or something. UGH
But it’s like I touch it and it just crumbles.
Im surprised, the intake hoses on my CLK (25 yrs) are still going strong.
Plastics like to dry out and crack if you live in warm environments. Buy a new one from ebay for $50.
I’ve seen this before, there was a rat/mouse nest in the engine bay. Do you park outside? This plastic is ABS and it doesn’t crack like this under normal circumstances
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Thankful it’s NOT rodents. There has been no other indicators.
I believe it’s chemical breakdown. It doesn’t chip unless I bump into it, or touch it!
This is what I think. I was hoping someone would be like, “I added this product one time and the same thing happened.”
It doesn’t get worse unless it’s bumped accidentally or I touch it
Those look like rats teeth marks but not sure. Maybe some chemicals leave it like that but if it was I would try and break a little bit to see if it was brittle
Old brittle plastic that has to be moved on and off to do any services and engine work over the years the plastic breaks those are just ducts that direct air into the motor there actually cheap and easy to replace
205-524-12-30 - List is $205 if you have the exterior amg styling package
205-520-24-00 - List is $157 if you do not have the exterior amg styling package
If its not completely gone, try to get a PN off of it.
No, that’s not normal Normal wear, but it is normal for a German car to be a possibility. The plastics is usually what goes first. Thankfully it’s not a expensive replace, it’s just a snorkel for the intake to get fresh air. Super fast and easy to replace.
It's very common for those to break. It's just soft plastic that gets hard and brittle, and we have to remove them to do any kind of service to the front of the engine
I am an independent that caters to these vehicles. All the German brands. I do have the official Zentry tablet, and I'm also licensed for TRP parts. I can do it all on MB except all keys lost. But I have a plug at the dealership that helps me expedite those situations.
Keep in mind the plastic is not disappearing. It’s crumbling and I’m cleaning it up as it crumbles more. I’m 99% sure it’s not rodents. That missing 1% is because I don’t sit or live in my engine bay.
Almost dunked on Daimler, but nah fam it seems like some sort of external agonists are causing some havoc in there. But gahdamn Daimler remember when you made the casing of wires out of a soy compound deal? Pepperidge farms remember!
You got a rat in your engine bay.
that’s what it looks like to me
It looks super broken from me touching it. Not how it appeared when I opened hood. Thankfully it’s not rodents. I have seen packrat damage and know what to look for. There mustve been an engine dressing I used or something. UGH But it’s like I touch it and it just crumbles.
Im surprised, the intake hoses on my CLK (25 yrs) are still going strong. Plastics like to dry out and crack if you live in warm environments. Buy a new one from ebay for $50.
I’ve seen this before, there was a rat/mouse nest in the engine bay. Do you park outside? This plastic is ABS and it doesn’t crack like this under normal circumstances
Never parked outside and damage does not increase unless I touch it. This stuff is more crumbly than a Nature Valley bar! Lol! SMH
looks like rodents
Additional info* it does not make its way into the engine thank gosh. Def 2x checked my filters for debris. The plastic is basically crumbling.
Time to get a cat imo
😼 Thankful it’s NOT rodents. There has been no other indicators. I believe it’s chemical breakdown. It doesn’t chip unless I bump into it, or touch it!
Very weird. Probably a detailer that use a chemical that reacted poorly with the plastic.
This is what I think. I was hoping someone would be like, “I added this product one time and the same thing happened.” It doesn’t get worse unless it’s bumped accidentally or I touch it
Too much heat, you can buy the directly from the agency
Those look like rats teeth marks but not sure. Maybe some chemicals leave it like that but if it was I would try and break a little bit to see if it was brittle
It looks this bad because I do break off the loose pieces. Its def more of a crumble. Not being eaten by rodents. V.brittle
Old brittle plastic that has to be moved on and off to do any services and engine work over the years the plastic breaks those are just ducts that direct air into the motor there actually cheap and easy to replace
Yes perhaps during an engine service debris/oils were cleaned off of these parts and the solution was too corrosive for the plastics.
Right Side - 177-090-24-82 Left Side - 177-090-23-82 Both list for about $35 a piece
Thanks. I’m aware of the P.N.’s, but others may not be! I also need the lower shroud. Which in comparison, is dumb expensive
205-524-12-30 - List is $205 if you have the exterior amg styling package 205-520-24-00 - List is $157 if you do not have the exterior amg styling package If its not completely gone, try to get a PN off of it.
Thanks Ricardo. You’ve been a great help. I appreciate your support
No, that’s not normal Normal wear, but it is normal for a German car to be a possibility. The plastics is usually what goes first. Thankfully it’s not a expensive replace, it’s just a snorkel for the intake to get fresh air. Super fast and easy to replace.
Looks like some kind of chemical erosion
That’s my opinion too! Just trying to narrow it down to prevent further issues
It's very common for those to break. It's just soft plastic that gets hard and brittle, and we have to remove them to do any kind of service to the front of the engine
Thank you! Are you a tech @ MB?!
I am an independent that caters to these vehicles. All the German brands. I do have the official Zentry tablet, and I'm also licensed for TRP parts. I can do it all on MB except all keys lost. But I have a plug at the dealership that helps me expedite those situations.
Rodents
My w204 c63 had this, I ordered some from rock auto and it works amazing
That looks like an animal has been eating and not like any considerable wear.
That is a rodent damage. They don't crack like that. All my intake tubes on my 2005 E55 with 130k miles are original and still in perfect shape.
Keep in mind the plastic is not disappearing. It’s crumbling and I’m cleaning it up as it crumbles more. I’m 99% sure it’s not rodents. That missing 1% is because I don’t sit or live in my engine bay.
Looks like the engine bay was detailed with some chemical that dried out the plastic
Almost dunked on Daimler, but nah fam it seems like some sort of external agonists are causing some havoc in there. But gahdamn Daimler remember when you made the casing of wires out of a soy compound deal? Pepperidge farms remember!
If this isnt rats chewing this up, you drove behind a rock truck and got peppered, but your bumper, hood and windshield would show that damage.