The Sedans and Coups use a tank screen with a 46mm hex. Takes a
gigantic socket to change out. The wagons, however, have a
different fuel tank with a different screen. That one takes a 22mm
allen.
I saw the two filters in a parts catalog, but can't remember where,
maybe mercedessource.com or DieselGiant, or someplace like that.
Rich
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Max <max@...> wrote:
>
> Mike Clark wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 22mm, where? Thought these were 46mm. Max
>
> >
> >
>
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