Another messed up little thing. I know I need to replace those black braided lines that are connecting the plugs, but I don't live near a MB dealer (until two weeks from now, but I wanted to fix this prob before I drive 250 miles when I move to Little Rock). Know where I can get this stuff at?

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp?clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&cookieid=1SZ1DANUR1T912DS65&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&partner=mercedesshop&year=1985&product=E5000-106279&application=000016780

Those aren't spark plugs... a diesel engine doesn't have any... those are your fuel injectors.

The braided lines are fuel-return lines that return excess fuel from the injectors back to the fuel tank.

You can order it from this website as well. It comes in various lengths, and you can cut to fit from one injector to the next. See here:

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp?clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&cookieid=1T9148QIQ1T91497VA&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&partner=mercedesshop&year=1979&product=D1030-21332&application=000005204

Mike

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You could also go to your local auto parts store and buy the appropriate size fuel line for a temp. and do-it-now fix. Instead of waiting for things to be shipped.

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