Should pipe conections be reused? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

maclaveau · #1 05-08-2012, 12:54 PM

Good afternoon,

Pulled my 1975 300D (W115) out of storage on the weekend and noticed some fuel dripping from the top of the IP between the ports for Cylinders #1 and #2. I have ordered new copper washers for the pipe connections but I noticed in the FSM that if I have the old style pipe connectors (which I do) they should be replaced/upgraded to the "new" ring hex bolt" design. Has anyone had any luck replacing only the copper washer?

Thanks again,

MAC

P.S Moderator, please move this to the Diesel Discussion forum.

maclaveau · #2 05-13-2012, 07:25 PM

Has anybody ever tried this? Dealer up here wants $200 per pipe connector!!!

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Originally Posted by maclaveau

Good afternoon,

Pulled my 1975 300D (W115) out of storage on the weekend and noticed some fuel dripping from the top of the IP between the ports for Cylinders #1 and #2. I have ordered new copper washers for the pipe connections but I noticed in the FSM that if I have the old style pipe connectors (which I do) they should be replaced/upgraded to the "new" ring hex bolt" design. Has anyone had any luck replacing only the copper washer?

Thanks again,

MAC

P.S Moderator, please move this to the Diesel Discussion forum.