Re: [diesel_mercedes] replacing fuel lines on the 300sdl

 

New,

What usually goes bad are the fuel return lines.  There are five or so.  When I replaced one, enough fuel return line to do all of them was less than $10 at a MB dealer.  (Still pretty expensive for 2 1/2 feet or so of small tubing.)

Doing it is no big deal - do one at a time - remove the old one - cut a matching one from the new tubing - install - repeat.  There are no clamps to fiddle with - just slide the old tubing off and slide on the new tubing.

Other people have advised not to substitute another type of tubing - get the real thing from MB.

Bobby


On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM, <newdlhead@aol.com> wrote:
 

i may have found an sdl. owner was told it needs new fuel lines. i was told she weeps from the rear(graphic!) is this a big project? she has been a sittin' two years, he says ac works. .what's the drill, anyone care to point me to a previous post to save breath? 




--
Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Parting out 85 300D

 


who's elephant sat on it?

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Alan Boucher <alstheone@...> wrote:
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> The engine and trans came out today, tomorrow I'll pull what I need from
> the car. Front sheet metal was trashed, have a new windshield
> available. The doors, rear bumper, interior and exterior trim are in
> good condition the car is in lower NY State. If you need parts call me
> at 845-534-9092, it will be at the crushers by Friday
>
> Al Boucher
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: (OT) For the gearheads

 

'Try taking a naturally aspirated Mercedes 5 banger, hang a turbo on it, and turn the pump up for maximum output and see how long it lasts! A turboed motor with the pump turned up will last MUCH longer than the n/a one. It all has to do with design!'

are you being sarcastic???

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[diesel_mercedes] replacing fuel lines on the 300sdl

 





-----Original Message-----
From: newdlhead@aol.com
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:25 pm
Subject: replacing fuel lines on the 300sdl

i may have found an sdl. owner was told it needs new fuel lines. i was told she weeps from the rear(graphic!) is this a big project? she has been a sittin' two years, he says ac works. .what's the drill, anyone care to point me to a previous post to save breath? 

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[diesel_mercedes] CARmageddon & Etc.

 


So ;

It turned out to be a big bust apart from downtown Los Angeles Friday right after work .

We'll see if they get the I-405 Fwy. open in time for rush hour to - morrow .

I took SWMBO out to run errands in the '84/85 Euro 300TD to - day , as always it lit right off and ran *perfectly* , it's amazing how silky smooth this one's engine runs .

Good thing I gave it to her as it'd make a dandy Shop Truck , right after I blacked out the side & rear windows..... .

It's too nice for that tho' .

The AC has failed yet again , I think I'll be replacing all the various AC hoses before trying to re charge it again .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Recommended Coolant & Flush

 


LOL , thanx ! .

True , buying old long dormant abandoned klunkers has forced me to learn more about cooling systems than I ever thought I would , being an Air Cooled VW Mechanic for many years .

I've covered it all in excruciating detail , just look up " Citric Acid Flush " , this being the Mercedes Factory approved method .

Read it ALL before you begin & follow the warnings & directions *EXACTLY* or you'll have troubles with it later on .

DO NOT use too much Citric Acid and DO NOT try to mix it in the cooling system . BT , DT , I clogged my radiator on the road and had to remove it in a gas station & clean it slowly by hand , lucky for me it didn't kill the engine from overheating when it clogged .

_YOU_ can do a better job @ home than any shop will ever do because it takes time & effort to do it right .

-Nate
Mark wrote:
>
> This is SOOO vwnate's arena. He has this down to a science. Do a search of the archives, using "cooling system", "flush" and "nate" as keywords. He may even have posted a compete procedure in the forum's library.
>
> More than ph, these cars are sensitive to ANY rust or corrosion in the system. If your car has ever spent any of it's life in warm climes, chances are it's been run without some sort of rust-inhibiting antifreeze, in which case, you may have some work ahead of you....
>
> (One good thing is that your '78 has no plastic in the radiator, like the later ones did.)
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: (OT) For the gearheads

 


If they were foolish enough to buy a Brand 'F' Product , then of _COURSE_ it's the customer's fault ! .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
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> Latest reason to not buy a Ford..
>
> Current generation of 5.0 V8s have a problem burning down #8 cylinder, very expensively. Fords response: Try to blame it on the customer:
>
> http://www.stangtv.com/news/dont-modify-your-mustang-because-fords-new-tsb-says-so/
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Parallel Condenser - WAS Re: AC Compressor Failure

 


Well ;

The '82 240D I bought over 10 years ago , is still blowing ice cold AC and I think I've maybe added one can of R-12 in that entire time so stock works great *if* it's in good condition .

That being said , using a larger condenser than original has long been an easy way to increase AC's efficiency .

-Nate
Jim wrote:
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> I'm planning to get a parallel condenser when I re-do my a/c next time. I don't know if this is the correct size or not but I had bookmarked it in the past. Anyone had any experience with these? They are supposed to be more efficient than original.
>
> Jim
>
> https://www.ackits.com/pc/12-0437C/Parallel/12-0437C+-+PF+Condenser+%2814+X+22.5%29
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Shortbed Pickup Wanted

 


Thanx Brian ;

I'm stuck on the i6 thing , along with the full size shortbed aspect .

I've had Japanese ' crackerjack ' pickups , they were great and our City Fleet has scads of S-10 variants from the very first to the current crop , all are very good , just not for me .

I know what I need & like , I've tried the rest , all were pretty darn good but....

I just passed up a sweet running S-10 with the V6 , it was the " pimp my ride " truck with skulls motif . the stupid girl who allowed those fools to do it, took off and sold the pimp wheels and stereo gear then wanted only $500 for the truck itself . I'd be embarrassed to be seen in it until I'd primed over the weird new paint but as a Work Truck for $500 , it couldn't be beat .

If anyone wants the l o n g deal on my old '76 GMC , now is the time !

It runs & drives , has mostly new chassis parts , could use a valve job but doesn't smoke nor leak oil .

$1,500 , I hope to donate it this Saturday if I can talk Tom into driving me home .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
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> Yeah, and I see you wanted a six, too.  My bad.
>
> Have yoy looked into an S-10 with the 2.8 V6?  I had one once, that motor is a jewel, I'd likely still have it, but a drunk destroyed it at the curb in front of my apartment, one night.
>
> Just like a regular Chev PU, only smaller..
>
> bk
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Freeway Repairs

 


They're far from done but I've been enjoying the good bits immensely already .

-Nate
Ben wrote:
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> Max,
>
> It even made the news here in northern Alabama!  Hope you enjoy those roads when they're done!
>
> Regards,
> Ben

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[diesel_mercedes] replacing fuel lines on the 300sdl

 

i may have found an sdl. owner was told it needs new fuel lines. i was told she weeps from the rear(graphic!) is this a big project? she has been a sittin' two years, he says ac works. .what's the drill, anyone care to point me to a previous post to save breath? 

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[diesel_mercedes] Who needs a truck?

 

OK, just posted a pic of using my car as a truck.Love my roofracks.We had to drive 200 miles to get the back tail gate for my sweets Pathfinder. Found a perfect one same color and all, got help to put it on. Came out good.Max P.S. still don't know how to do a Link

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Diesel purge. DUH! 83 240D.

 

On 7/17/2011 12:38 PM, BStromsoe wrote:

 
I do a diesel purge annually, and six months later I put a can in the tank as well. I am clean as a whistle.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Lawrence Rhodes <primobassoon@sbcglobal.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 8:49 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Diesel purge. DUH! 83 240D.

 
Lubro Moly.  One treatment and quick starts, smoother idling & better
performance at high speed.  No nailing too.  Lawrence Rhodes..


Yeah, but what about your car?

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Diesel purge. DUH! 83 240D.

 

I do a diesel purge annually, and six months later I put a can in the tank as well. I am clean as a whistle.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Lawrence Rhodes <primobassoon@sbcglobal.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 8:49 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Diesel purge. DUH! 83 240D.

 
Lubro Moly.  One treatment and quick starts, smoother idling & better
performance at high speed.  No nailing too.  Lawrence Rhodes..


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[diesel_mercedes] Anybody in the Seattle area?

 

Any Seattle area locals here that know somebody who *really* knows their way around climate control issues?  '86 190D has been hacked and jerry rigged. Would at least like to get the heat issues right before winter.  Thanks!

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Diesel purge. DUH! 83 240D.

 

Lubro Moly.  One treatment and quick starts, smoother idling & better
performance at high speed.  No nailing too.  Lawrence Rhodes..

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] recommended coolant & flush

 

This is SOOO vwnate's arena.  He has this down to a science.  Do a search of the archives, using "cooling system", "flush" and "nate" as keywords.  He may even have posted a compete procedure in the forum's library.

More than ph, these cars are sensitive to ANY rust or corrosion in the system.  If your car has ever spent any of it's life in warm climes, chances are it's been run without some sort of rust-inhibiting antifreeze, in which case, you may have some work ahead of you....

(One good thing is that your '78 has no plastic in the radiator, like the later ones did.)

Mark in Lakewood, CO

From: "rkitt2002" <rkitt@netscape.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 2:44:46 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] recommended coolant & flush

 

Hello All

My 1978 300D is running hot, about 220 degrees Fahrenheit, at high speed on a very hot day. I have replaced the thermostat & radiator cap. This helped a little, but not enough.

Is there a recommended antifreeze and radiator flushes? I have read that the cooling system is sensitive to pH.

thank you
Rodger

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