Fuel Tank Strainer in a 126.

[P.E.Haiges]

Is there a fuel tank strainer in the 126 Diesel cars?

I noticed where the fuel line goes into the tank is much is different than the 116 cars.

If there is a fuel tank strainer in the 126 Diesel cars, how is it removed?

P E H

[Brian Carlton]

Paul, the strainer sits above the fuel supply hose and the hose is threaded into the strainer. The strainer is threaded into the bottom of the tank. You can only see the 46mm hex nut on the very bottom of the strainer. You'll probably need a 46mm or a 1 13/16" socket to remove it.

[P.E.Haiges]

Thanks Brian. I was was looking around under there when I was doing the fuel measurements in my other post.

When I was looking, I found that one of the axle boots had a hole in it. These are the axles that have 6 or 8 bolts going into a flange near the differential. Can I remove the axle without taking the differential apart. The socked head screws have 12 points in them. Do I need a special wrench to remove the bolts?

If I need a special wrench, what size is it and where can I get one?

P E H

[Brian Carlton]

Originally Posted by P.E.Haiges

Thanks Brian. I was was looking around under there when I was doing the fuel measurements in my other post.

When I was looking, I found that one of the axle boots had a hole in it. These are the axles that have 6 or 8 bolts going into a flange near the differential. Can I remove the axle without taking the differential apart. The socked head screws have 12 points in them. Do I need a special wrench to remove the bolts?

If I need a special wrench, what size is it and where can I get one?

P E H

I know the screws for which you speak, however, I've never changed those axles on the SDL's. I would presume that you could separate the axle at that location.

The screws are called "triple square". They take a special bit:

http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_search_results.cfm?Search=triple+square

[sixto]

The axles come off the diff after removing the bolts. I don't know if it's a balanced affair but it can't hurt to mark the axle relative to the diff before pull the axle.

You have to open the diff and pull circlips to remove the stub from the diff if you want to replace seals.

Sixto
87 300D

[P.E.Haiges]

Sixto,

I just want to remove the axle because of the torn boot. I have another axle in a parts car I want to use as a replacement.

P E H

[sixto]

Ah. I wish I could tell you how it comes off the wheel end. I've never done that.

Sixto
87 300D