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Old 02-08-2011, 10:23 PM
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Algae / Fungus in fuel

The 81 300D recently purchased mostly sat the over last 10 - 15 years, perhaps longer. I have been going through and replacing and repairing as I find issues, and am pretty close to it, and it is now my daily driver.

One issue that was identified recently as as algae or something biological in the small fuel filter, it also seems to have affected the fuel sending unit.

What would be the best recommendation for an additive that would kill these pesky organisms?


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Old 02-08-2011, 10:28 PM
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Old 02-08-2011, 10:50 PM
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Biobor or Startron, Either are available in auto parts stores or marine stores and serve as an antifungal.
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Old 02-08-2011, 11:58 PM
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FUNGUS

1984 300D 156K NEW REBUILT METRIC 13K
IT WORKS AND POWER IS GOOD, IT EATS THE FUNGUS NO
MORE INJECTORS DIESEL PURGE, KEEP THE LINE TO THE ALDA CLEAN, 12 MM BANJO BOLT REMOVE ON END OF EXH MANIFOLD NEXT TO TRAN DIP STICK

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Old 02-09-2011, 06:26 AM
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There must be more threads on here than I have had birthdays on this topic. Just do a search. Every few weeks there is another. Whunter has posted a list of threads about these sorts of problems. If you look you will find .
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Old 02-09-2011, 01:32 PM
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The 81 300D recently purchased mostly sat the over last 10 - 15 years, perhaps longer. I have been going through and replacing and repairing as I find issues, and am pretty close to it, and it is now my daily driver.

One issue that was identified recently as as algae or something biological in the small fuel filter, it also seems to have affected the fuel sending unit.

What would be the best recommendation for an additive that would kill these pesky organisms?
Diesel Fuel Delivery:
Diesel Fuel Delivery:

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Algae/Fungus fixation...
Algae/Fungus fixation...

Biobor, what is it, why do I need it???
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/105304-biobor-what-why-do-i-need.html#post723857

Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/115952-filters-fungus-biocide-etc-post823378.html

Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !
Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !

Diesel owners need to know fuel data
Diesel owners need to know fuel data

MB diesel filtration, how it works.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141211-mb-diesel-filtration-how-works.html#post1055075

fuel filter change
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/112664-fuel-filter-change-post824006.html

Diesel filters, no tank strainers please.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/140349-diesel-filters-no-tank-strainers-please-post1046422.html?posted=1

300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions
300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions

240D fuel tank removal and cleaning
Good for any W123 sedan.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/92826-240d-fuel-tank-removal-cleaning-post813925.html

Check out this fuel pickup screen
Check out this fuel pickup screen

W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement
W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement




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Old 02-09-2011, 06:25 PM
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Diesel Fuel Delivery:
Diesel Fuel Delivery:

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Algae/Fungus fixation...
Algae/Fungus fixation...

Biobor, what is it, why do I need it???
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=723857

Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=823378

Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !
Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !

Diesel owners need to know fuel data
Diesel owners need to know fuel data

MB diesel filtration, how it works.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1055075

fuel filter change
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=824006

Diesel filters, no tank strainers please.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/140349-diesel-filters-no-tank-strainers-please-post1046422.html?posted=1

300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions
300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions

240D fuel tank removal and cleaning
Good for any W123 sedan.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=813925

Check out this fuel pickup screen
Check out this fuel pickup screen

W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement
W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement




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You make it way toooooo easy Roy !!!!!
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1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
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1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
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Old 02-10-2011, 09:56 PM
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Thanks for all the great feedback. I have some Biobor and Startron on the way. This is really a helpful forum.

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