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Old 08-11-2017, 09:01 AM
Maxbumpo Maxbumpo is offline
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Originally Posted by iladelf View Post
And the hits just keep on comin'. First pic shows what kind of a rat's nest I'm dealing with.
Wow, that is indeed a rat's nest! I do believe that someone has "fixed" your vacuum system, and now too much of the new design is blocking access to critical things, like the rack damper bolt.

I would suggest that you consider getting together proper vacuum line documentation and fresh rubber joints and line, and a few good pictures of what the set-up should look like (even better - get hands-on with a car like yours that has not been "fixed" like yours).

A great source of pix is online auctions like Bring-a-Trailer and such, where high-end cars that are low mileage and 100% original are sold. Usually they have great pix of the engine compartment.
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'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC
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