Thanks all! I'm going to try to blow the tank back out. There was definatley an extreme sucking noise while I was in Oregon - and the thing is they fill up your tank - it's weird. So.....I've actaully been driving it for a couple weeks - not knowing the tank was collapsed. Crazy. There is NO suction any longer.
Cj*

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1983 300D turbo
My first Mercedes and first diesel!
Found it in a field! Love it!

Property values plummet .

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85 300D 3 pedal. Current project.
83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive)
84 300SD Daily driver
85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily.
98 E300D *sold
86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home.

Actually you can fill your car if it is a Diesel. But a gasser, they have to fill, from my understanding.

My Daughter lives in Portland, and she said it has to do with creating jobs is why they pump your fuel.

So far I haven`t had any problems with filling my own vehicle.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I don't know if you have cleaned out your tank vent yet, but I had to do mine today, so I took a photo:


I replaced the 2" piece of hose while I had it out.

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

Rollguy, did you try to blow through the check valve? one way on mine was more restricted that the other way, really had to blow to get any air through it.

So that is when I gave it a ream job with a Phillips screwdriver. I also replaced the 2" piece of 30yr old hose. they get pretty deteriorated through the years.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

If you have a vent that cannot be cleared, Here"s an option:

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 167,870 July 2025
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

Seriously? You found your car in a field? That's great!

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

The valve allows air in just fine, and works the way it is supposed to. I must have had a restriction in the hard line, as everything works great now. I believe that the placement and design of the valve (cone shaped rubber piece) is to cause a vacuum in the vent line when the car is moving.

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

Thanks for the super clear photo ROLLGUY - still waiting till Saturday to do clean out the vent. I'm actually still going to try blowing out the tank too - but I am getting a new to me one for $150 - as it looks like there will probably be a crease in it.

I've already had the tank out once to clean it, cleaned all the lines - a year and half ago - did not know that there was even a vent to clean! Costly learning experince!
Cj*

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1983 300D turbo
My first Mercedes and first diesel!
Found it in a field! Love it!

My car was abandoned by my roommate - living in our feild for 3 years (or so) because it drove super slow up hills! I didn't pay much attention to it then - until I crashed my 92 Toyota pickup. She gave me the car - I jumped it and it started and I drove it on the back roads to my mechanic and he went through it all and gave me a list of all this things we needed to do for it. Using this site we've pulled and cleaned the tank, replacing tank screen, changed shocks, rebuilt the brakes, replaced fuel lines and fuel primer pump, ect..... That's all I can think of now. I had the mechanic give it a valve job and it's running like a champ.

I'm going to buy a 85 300TD this weekend from a friend. I think it's a really sweet car - only 169,000 original miles! So excited!
Cj*

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1983 300D turbo
My first Mercedes and first diesel!
Found it in a field! Love it!

Too bad you are replacing the tank. That $150 could go a long way for other needs. A crease in the tank is not a problem if it doesnt leak.

Let us know the blow by blow and get pics to share as you get it fixed. This will help future members and maybe end up in the DIY section.


Do you mean a Valve adjustment? Arbitrarily pulling the head to do a valve job seems kind of silly (due to expense).



You have to give us lots of pics. The TD is so loved by some of us. I'd love to have another. Low mileage too.

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85 300D 3 pedal. Current project.
83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive)
84 300SD Daily driver
85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily.
98 E300D *sold
86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home.

Do you mean a Valve adjustment? Arbitrarily pulling the head to do a valve job seems kind of silly (due to expense).

Yep - Valve adjustment!


You have to give us lots of pics. The TD is so loved by some of us. I'd love to have another. Low mileage too.[/QUOTE]

Will do!

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1983 300D turbo
My first Mercedes and first diesel!
Found it in a field! Love it!

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well I took a video today to determine noise level while opening
tank cap after 30min ride:

17032012069 - YouTube

does it sound bad?

p.s sry for filthy hands,just finished repairing front window holder...


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w126 500SEC gen II euro, powered by OM617 turbo stolen from 84 300SD 2.88 diff,EGR blinded
next wish/project: w114 coupe OM603 powered

Fixed.

Sorry, when I read your post I thought...."That sounds exactly like what I typed" "LOL. it is".

Dont forget the tags have to be before and after the text. Hit the 'quote' button and you'll see.

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85 300D 3 pedal. Current project.
83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive)
84 300SD Daily driver
85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily.
98 E300D *sold
86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home.

Cant really tell, need more info like ambient temp and if there was a temp change during your test. ie: was in a cold garage and then was brought out into ambient 20*F warmer....or vice versa.



Are you located in Virginia? Your forum location says Europe, but your video title is a local phone number for me.


Since the pressure change at the fuel cap is subjective, I will pay closer attention on my car. I have to fuel in the next couple days and will share.

Saw your other 4 vids, what is an "MW pump" ?
I noticed fresh yellow antitamper markings on the Delivery valves and Alda, assuming maybe "Injection Pump".