I had heard it would happen if I didn't use the plastic clips but I didn't replace the broken ones and now my number 5 injector line is cracked at the base.

Does anybody have a full set of injector lines they want to sell?

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1993 W124 300D
-297K on the clock as I type this.

Ouch, talk about timing, right?

I just hastily replaced the broken line with a brand new dealer one ($80, ouch!).

Clips are certainly cheaper than the lines!

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1982 240D, sold 9/17/2008
1987 300D TurboW124.133 - 603.960, 722.317 - Smoke Silver Metallic / Medium Red (702/177), acquired 8/15/2009
262,715 and counting

This is true but my problem was also that I did a delivery valve R&R without removing the intake.

As a result I am sure I weakened the lines and bent them a bit out of shape.

The clips probably wouldn't have saved me for my shortcut....

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1993 W124 300D
-297K on the clock as I type this.

when I had mine done they put new clips on...said it was standard to do so.. thought it was odd, but I diddnt complain.. Sorry to hear about your line trouble, I hope someone here has a line for you,

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

Thanks, I do too....

I will probably replace the clips as well or find another solution to absorb shock/vibration.

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1993 W124 300D
-297K on the clock as I type this.