Well, I guess I got the dreaded fuel line blues too. I doubt it is completly the fault of LSD, but Im sure it didnt help. Anyways, anybody know the part # or a source for the fuel line that comes from the bottom of the tank, passes under the car to a metal fuel line? Its about 5-6 inches long with a braided material covering and a metal fitting on the end going into the tank. Its on a 1982 300D sedan, turbodiesel. Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

-TB

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1982 300D "Melba" 332k
1985 4Runner "billygoat" 204k

Unless you want to have the part look the same as the origional, you can remove the line, grind off the swagged collar and replace the hose with standard fuel line and a hose clamp.

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

if you want to be bio-ready, get a length of viton hose to replace it.
replace the hose in the engine comparment as well.

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'82 Euro MB 300 D Turbo Silver/Blue - Fixed
Adding W115 Intake and Intercooler

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I got the hose replacement kit from dieselgiant.com and replaced all of the hose on my 240d, since a couple had been replaced, and some were original. When I went to do the hose you spoke of (tank to metal line) I found out the hose was leaking under the braid and weeping fuel at the rate of a few drops per day.

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2007 PT Cruiser
2001 VW TDI Beetle
1999 Landrover Discovery II
1971 Corvette

Gone: 97 Cabrio, 83 240D, 93 VW Eurovan, 95 Volvo 850, 93 Chevy Astro Van, 77 VW Bus, 99 VW Jetta, 74 VW Bus

I ordered the kit from Mercedes source yesterday, hopefully it will be here by this weekend. I hate losing fuel onto the ground, especially at 2.95 a gallon.

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1982 300D "Melba" 332k
1985 4Runner "billygoat" 204k

Hey,

I believe I have the same leak on the 92 300D w124. How do you get at this hose? Do you have to remove the fuel tank or can you get at it from under the car?

Thanks...

-m

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Now:
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1999 S500 Grand Edition 164k
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2005 E320 4MATIC wagon
1991 Alfa Romeo 164L 99k (sleeping for a while)

Then: 96 Lincoln TC, 93 Lincoln TC, 87 560 SEL, 87 300 SDL, 80 300D, 89 560 SEC

I just replaced both lines on my 240D due to 'biodiesel-damage'. Easy task, you can get to them from underneath. I'm not sure if it is as easy on a W124, but check the area right above the rear differential.

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