Be aware that one must never , _EVER_ use carby cleaner for -anything- because it attacks & destroys rubber (hoses) and plastic (more hoses & tubes) and so will , in every case , make things far worse .
Use cans of Engine De - Greaser , the basic stuff , NOT ' foamy ' ,
' steam ' , clinging ' or other bullcrap marketing junk , just Engine Brite brand PN EB1 or similar , spray on two whole cans then allow it to soak into the oil , spray more using a soft brush to work it all around & mix up the old road grime & grease ~ allow to soak for 20 minutes _minimum_ then rinse off with plain water , a garden hose or the coil operated car wash , buying used long sleeve clothes from the Thrift Shop first is wise because as you're doing this job , you'll get covered in oil , nasty mess and it's easier to disrobe & bag up the filthy clothes than it is to clean the mess out of the car seats & doors panels .
In a pinch , the engine oil cooler hoses can be repaired at any big rig truck shop by cutting away the round collars where the hose meets the steel pipes , this collar is a manufactured crimp clamp & once it'd cut away , the old rotten hose can be slid off the end of the steel pipe revealing a standard Metric hose nipple , get some correct size _Hydraulic_ hose and some wide , heavy duty hose clamps , measure the hose length thrice , cut once , use the clamps and motor on home .
This will work on those golden bronze colored plastic hoses in the fueling system and IP oil feed plastic pipes too , just for God's sake , DO NOT forget to replace them with the correct parts ASAP when you arrive home .
Tom and The Mercedes Classic Center has the right stuff that fits , is best quality and the price is discounted so you don't feel the freight charges .
Everyone else has pretty much covered the rest so I'll just wait to hear what the trouble is .
-Nate
