Thank you everyone-I have ordered the seals, they will be in tomorrow and I will do the work on Friday.

when changing the gasket for the oil return line from the turbo should I drain my engine oil first? This gasket/seal is right above the oil pan.

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1999 E300 TD 190,000
1996 Passat TDI 225,000-sold
1996 E300 120,000-sold
1998 Jetta TDI 186,000 -sold
1983 Chev Suburban C20 6.2-sold

No need. The oil level is significantly below the fitting. At most, less than a teaspoon full of oil might leak out.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Oops, didn't even see that one. If I had, I'd of known what you were referring to there.

Seals all in place, two days now and no leaks Thanks for the help.

I could not get at the seal on the bottom of the pump with a swivel attachment on the socket, not enough room with the block in the way. I had to use a small offset wrench from Sears with torx bit in it.

here is the link to the tool I used in case someone else has to do this job.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947477000P?keyword=47477

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1999 E300 TD 190,000
1996 Passat TDI 225,000-sold
1996 E300 120,000-sold
1998 Jetta TDI 186,000 -sold
1983 Chev Suburban C20 6.2-sold