Replacing fuel return line... @#%$!!!! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

rfourt · #1 09-12-2011, 12:28 PM

99 E300TD
I need to replace the return line #119 in drawing. But it looks like you have to remove the manifold to get to the banjo bolt! Say it isn't so!!

Any help

TMAllison · #2 09-12-2011, 02:02 PM

Its so. The banjo is on the cyl head side of the IP; under the IM.

20nm on IM bolts.

rfourt · #3 09-12-2011, 03:09 PM

Another fine example of Teutonic engineering. Having owned V-Dubs from a 67 fastback on up, I shouldn't have expected any less

Thanks,
Robert

TMAllison · #4 09-12-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rfourt

Another fine example of Teutonic engineering. Having owned V-Dubs from a 67 fastback on up, I shouldn't have expected any less

Thanks,
Robert

If you hunt long enough you'll probably find that they make a "factory tool" with 14 universal joints and extensions that will allow you to get to that bolt from below. The tool probably wont cost more than $2000 and will last many lifetimes cause you'll only need it once.......

rfourt · #5 09-12-2011, 05:36 PM

Got to love it!

Well, I've removed the head bolts but there seems to be a plethora of bolts-fasteners-circlips-etc, that are also holding the IM fast.

What else should I be looking for...other that an acetylene torch?