Hi guys,

I would like to replace some of the plastic transparent fuel lines going to the fuel filter and IP. I like the idea of using the transparent lines.

Has anyone found a reasonable replacement for the transparent lines, and if so, are there any tips/tricks for replacement?

Thanks,

PE

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

If you like, look in the local junk yards. Of course, they'll be just as old. Be sure to use new crush washers.

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83 SD

84 CD

To remove the old ones heat them just enough to soften them with a Butane Ligther or Candle a d yank them off. If you over heat them the Plastic melts and glues itself to the Barb.
I cannot help with the rest as I replaced mine with 1/4" Rubber Fuel Hose and clamps.

There is one thread where someone replace the Plastic Tubing with the American version of the tubing which is yellowish in color. The issue was that tubing had to be heated and shoved onto the barbs.
For myself I was not sure how you would tell how much to heat it. If over heated it is not going to seal.

On another forum a member just went to the Hardware store and picked some clear plastic tubing and shoved it on. He did no research to see if it was something correct for the application he was using it for.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

tygon tubing is yellow, and transparent. rated for fuel and oil. any industrial supply will have it, like mcmaster-carr.

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1977 240D turbo

X2 on the tygon. Its used in 2cycle equipment, Very, very chemical resistant, and see through yellow. Easy to push onto barbed fittings. You can find it at a lawn and garden store as well.

I used the clear tubing available in different sizes a Ace Hardware, that was 7 or 8 years ago and its still working fine.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

I use 1/4" nylon tubing. I get it from GreaseWorks, but they are local so it's easy for me to stop in and pick up some. Here is link to what I get. I've got some on my work bench awaiting install in my 240. The new clear line is nice for seeing any air bubbles going through the system.

https://www.greaseworks.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=27_43_72&products_id=476&osCsid=gqr1t4u761lm6ho4nd35l38ks0

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TygothaneŽ C-210-A Precision Polyurethane Tubing

TygothaneŽ C-544-A IB Precision Polyurethane Pressure Tubing

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'84 300SD sold
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I also replaced that line, just used the items in the attachment.

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83 SD

84 CD

When I replaced mine, I lightly heated the barbed fitting while holding in a soft jawed vise and pushed the line onto it. worked great.