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Old 02-28-2005, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim H
The return side seems to be low pressure, but I can feel it pulsing.

I wonder if the braid keeps the rubber from expanding with each pulse, loosening and eventually popping off of the barb on the return?

There has to be some reason M-B has used it for all of these years...

Best Regards,
Jim
It has to be the right material too....that won't deteriorate with the diesel and the heat under the hood. Thats why "anything that fits" isn't a good choice.
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