I use a Craftsman 1/2 in drive deep socket #47532 to remove the injectors. it works fine for me and deep enough for the injector to fit all the way in.

replace the heat shields when you remove the injectors. I have reused mine when I didn`t have new ones on hand and seemed to get away with it. don`t recommend it, think I was doing it under a shade tree.

use the proper return line from the injectors, and the last one has a plug in it. I reuse the plug, just slice the rubber and replace it in a new piece of hose.

That`s a beautiful car you have, I love the CD`s, not many around. just don`t drive it in your winter salty conditions. get an old Ford for your beater.

Charlie ☺

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Thanks for the info Charlie , I have to put a small list together on the parts I am going to order to get these small leaks fixed ...it is going to be driven ... not in the snow .
I have other vehicals to drive and with the high fuel prices I will be riding the motorcycles more than the diesel powered cars and trucks .
The mercedes service book was stamped up to 50K and after that the car was driven and oil changed ...it was just a spare car on a big estate for the cook to drive .
I'm one that takes care of my toys , this will little 300CD will get treated right ....and hopefully she treats me right .
Thanks again

greg

VERY nice car!
With that low of mileage, I doubt you would have an issue with the pre-chambers. The heat shields, I understand, are a one time use item. They aren't too expensive. As suggested, click on the buy parts tab at the top of the page.

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Really.....check the small braided fuel return lines the loop from one injector to the other, these are much more likely to be the source of your leak. They are still pretty inexpensive too.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I had some time to run down to my shop and fixed one leak ...the O-rings for the drain back tube on the aircleaner and down tube , I still think I need the Grommet for the turbo return .
I also played around with the vacume control valve on the injection pump , I used a hand vacume pump with a guage , it seem to be sticking in side , I used some spray silicone and lubed her up and it started to work perfect ...it would hold a constant vacume in the throttle closed position and as i gradualy opened the throttle it would hold a steady bleed down to a 5 lb constant at wide open throttle .
I also found that all the hose's on the 2/3 valve were loose and leaking , for the time being I used small zip ties on the valve till I decide if I am going to remove it , I am not sure if my egr is even working .
I cleaned the air cleaner and turbo ... The under hood pad is starting to fall apart and get sucked into the aircleaner ... for now I pulled off all the really dried pad til I pick one up .
The valve cover is still leaking pretty good , here are a few pic's of the injectors leaking before the valve cover gasket started to leak.
Thanks guys

greg

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I agree, replace 'em all.

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