Is there a post somewhere that describes the size & quantities of engine vacuum lines in the 1997 E300D?....I am going to be removing my crossover & manifold to replace some fuel lines & wanted to go ahead and replace the vacuum hoses used for EGR/manifold flaps etc. as they are the originals.

Also, does anyone have a recommendation on what type of vacuum hose to use? (rubber, silicon, etc) & Where is a good source to buy them in bulk, like 3 meter or so lengths

Thanks in advance!

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1987 560SL - 95K
1996 E300D - 183K
1997 E300D - 162K
1982 240D - 160K

the original hoses are plastic with rubber end pieces - you can buy the plastic hose by the meter at the dealer or right here on the buy parts tab.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

Obviously it's not necessary to match the existing striped tubing. I have not actually had problems with the tubing going bad but the rubber connectors do rot eventually.

EPC and the factory service manual will give you all of the part numbers and colors.

Jeremy

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

Obviously it's not necessary to match the existing striped tubing. I have not actually had problems with the tubing going bad but the rubber connectors do rot eventually.

EPC and the factory service manual will give you all of the part numbers and colors.

Jeremy

__________________

"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970