What? No braided stainless hose?

Jay.

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er

Feel free to donate some cash if you want to see stuff like that in there.

I used what I could afford and what I have will do just as well as steel braided lines.

are you going to start out with clean oil and see how it goes? how long will it stay clear? will this setup clean out black sooty oil?
John

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

fuel injection line clamps work way better than those screw clamps, and only cost a little bit-20%?- more. that is the style MB uses on their fuel lines. most parts stores stock them. although some employees may not have a clue....

looks good, i am waiting to hear back some results on this. will you/ have you had an Oil anylisis done?

though silly, I dont really like black oil, either.

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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven.

1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.

Thanks for doing this and letting us come along for the ride.

I had an Oilguard on my TDI and am thinking about adding a bypass to my newly acquired '83 once I get it baselined.

Please keep us updated on this project!

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2009 VW TDI Jetta Sportwagon 172k miles (rear-ended harder than Elton John on 8/4/13. Total loss)

1991 Volvo 240 142k miles (T-boned by a stop sign runner. Total loss)

Yep. I've got fresh Mobil Delvac 1 and new filters. After 24hours and about 30 miles, the oil is a light gray color.

I've sent in the oil sample from my last oil so we shall see how different it will be this round.

We may be able to compare notes eventually. I'm thinking about a motor guard or frantz.

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1982 300CD, 220K miles: This vacuum system will be the death of me yet! (OBK #26)
1977 F150 400 C6 2wd, 10.2 sec 1/8 mile with 2.75 gears.
1965 Mustang. Mostly stock... LOL!
2001 Ram 2500, cummins, 5spd, 202k miles.(girlfriends)

Forced,

I've got a Frantz unit on the way ($58 for a new filter, no hoses etc.......) a couple quick questions.........

first off, what kind of line did you use? Something that can withstand 100psi obviously!

Second, what made you decide to plumb off of the oil filter lid instead of the side of the canister? I'd rather take off the canister so that I don't have to ever disturb the lines again.....

I've got the return hose barb already plumbed in the valve cover right now.........

Also, where did you get your hoses and fittings from?

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EPA Section 609 Certified MVAC Technician
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Oil Burner Kartel Member #10

Ahh the smell of Diesel Fuel, it's like coffee in the morning!

My Car:

1982 300SD Turbo Diesel (231,500 miles!) RIP

1984 300SD Turbo Diesel Custom (235,500 mi on driveline.) - On Road!!

www.icsrepair.com

I used regular hydraulic line from The Parker Store. You should be able to goto a local hydraulic fitting/tubing store, tell them the inside diameter you need, the temperature range (0-300*f), and that it will be used with petroleum based oil.

The following ParkerStore is within 50 miles of your location, based on your ZIP code (49091).

Depatie Fluid Power
6256 American Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
Phone: 616-324-2850
Fax: 616-324-2870
Approx. distance: 34.4 miles

I used the lid because it's far more easy to replace the lid than the canister if something got fubar'd or the system didn't work. I used a flare fitting so that I can disconnect it with a wrench for oil changes.

Here are the oil analysis results. This is Mobil Delvac 1300 with no bypass filter after 3000miles.

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ForcedInduction,

Considering the low cost of this setup with it allowing longer oil change intervals is it cost beneficial considering the added expense of Mobil Delvac 1?

I suspect it is.

I've never seen gray oil from a diesel engine.

I'd love to see a picture of it...

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1983 MB 300D - > 430,000 miles - Deep Blue - Bilstein Comforts - 0-60 in 24 seconds - 27MPG
1985 MB 300TD (wagon) - > 275,000 miles - Manila Beige - Thule rack - 0-60 in 18 seconds - 22 - 25MPG
Biodiesel, Mobil Delvac 1, and Viton fuel lines!

I'm not sure if it would be cost effective for most people.

Dino oil: $9/gal x2
Filter: $14
change 3K miles: $32

Syn oil: $27/gal x2
Filter: $14 (changed twice)
Total: $82

If I go 9k between services, I will have done 3 dino services for $96 total.
If I go 6k between services, I will have done 2 dino services for $64 total.

So somewhere around the 8000mile mark, I will break even between the two.

I don't do it for the cost. It's mostly for easier sub-0*f starts and it's better for the engine.

Is the oil/filter change per mileage rate different on your cars?

The user manual for my '85 300TD states the oil and filter should be changed every 5,000 miles. Are the older MBs 3,000 miles?

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1983 MB 300D - > 430,000 miles - Deep Blue - Bilstein Comforts - 0-60 in 24 seconds - 27MPG
1985 MB 300TD (wagon) - > 275,000 miles - Manila Beige - Thule rack - 0-60 in 18 seconds - 22 - 25MPG
Biodiesel, Mobil Delvac 1, and Viton fuel lines!

I'm going for 8,000-10,000 on this synthetic oil depending on what the oil analysis shows me when I take a sample at 5,000 miles.

5,000 miles might be fine for a new engine, but since most everyone has over 100k miles, 3,000 is better to extend the life of the engine.

FI, can you give is an update to your bypass filtering? Any more oil analysis, any problems?

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked