[diesel_mercedes] Fuel tank success

Happy Super Bowl everyone.
 
I wanted to tell you guys that I finished my in-tank screen cleaning.  It was, of course, completely clogged, but cleaned up nicely.  I still can't figure out how that screen fits in with the fuel pick-up line but it must.
 
The recessed tank plug was in fact 22mm, which I spun out with a 22mm nut and a breaker bar.  I thought big chunks of slime and funk would flow out of the tank but it didn't.  There was still a couple gallons left in the tank as the car was on a bit of an incline.  I guess the chunks are in there.  I put in 4 gallons of fresh fuel and went for a ride.  The car is still slower than I think it should be(I have not driven another MB diesel to compare) but it runs smoother and drives nicer.  Next chance I get I will fill the tank and put in some of that biocide.  Next up will be an oil change, and a diesel purge and filters.
 
Thanks to everyone who offered advice, I really appreciate it. 
 
 
Mike Clark
81 300TD
Stockbridge, Georgia
 
 
 

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