I'm trying to get my fuel tank strainer out, but .....where is it? Do I get to it from the left rear of the car, right rear, or is it in the center? I have a snake camera that I put up in those areas, and I don't see it anywhere.

Thanks,

jeff 1991 300d, 185k

Look where the supply hose comes out of the bottom of the tank. Follow that hose to the tank. The hose screws onto the screen nozzle.

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Jim

After all the googling I did and getting nowhere before posting, I just now saw this, which says it's on the passenger side, just above the rear axle....

https://**************.com/problems/fuel-delivery/diesel-engine-fuel-filters

I'm thinking this would be a lot easier on a lift rather than just jacking the car up, but I haven't got a lift!

Do you think this can be done by jacking the car up? I can't see the hose. It must be way up there. There's no way I can get it from jacking the car up.

I you can get it in the air high enough you should be able to get in there to it. Use caution working underneath the car. You might be able to use some portable ramps and back the car up on them.

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Jim

It is right above the diff in my 1987 300D. I would expect it is the same for your model year. I just removed and cleaned it last week with the rear tires up on the ramp.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

Ramps made it plenty easy for me. Luckily the W124 sits high enough that it is easy to pull onto ramps. I also assume you know this but make sure you get the right size socket to fit over the strainer nut.

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97 S500 (90,000 miles) - wife's car
87 300D (298,000 miles and a replacement #14 head)
94 Suburban K2500 - need something to haul firewood
83 300SD (343,000 miles) (sold)