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Old 12-11-2009, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Craig View Post
I bought one a couple of years ago from the dealer, and they had to order it. I believe they are getting hard to find now. The hack is to cut out the leaking section and install a section of hose with clamps. That works, I ran mine like that for a couple of weeks until I got the part. Some folks have left that "repair" in place. I think the price was under $200 for one side.
My 300TD leaked in this exact spot. Replaced it with hose as described; years later still no problems with it! Cheap too.
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