No, actually you've been a BIG help. I know, its a messy picture. Thank you for spending your time trying to help. I very much appreciate it.
Im giving "just answer" a try. Ill post what they say. Never tried it before but a friend of mine has and they were very satisfied. Lets see.

Be sure to use this diagram. It is listed in the "pinned" area at the top of the "Diesel Discussion" threads.

http://home.comcast.net/~phantoms/vacuum/egr_california.jpg

It is the same as yours, minus the Trap Ox. I used this diagram (with help from the forum) to remove my EGR and ARV lines to simplify the vacuum system. Too much spaghetti for me!

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1985 300D (SOLD)

Yes Thanks, I just discovered that very diagram only recently, I was always looking at a simpler one that didnt seem to quite fit. I seem to have most of the stuff connected but I'm still having a problem with the shutoff. A "just answer rep is giving me advice as we speak and it seems to b e going well so far. Narrowing down the cause of the problem. Still though, then comes the doors and climate controll which have been out of the loop. I know theres door lock leakage.

Send me a PM if you "get stuck" and I'll give you my phone# or more info. I got VERY familiar with that diagram and all those lines when I picked up my car.

It has been a few months... But I can just go out and look at it to tell you what you need.

The door locks are pretty easy to troubleshoot. The A/C can be a pain in the arse.

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1985 300D (SOLD)