Question: is it possible to delete the windshield washer bottle? If so how do i block off the line? Mine is ugly and leaking. I honestly don't think its necessary.

Just remove it. The line is from the pump to the nozzles, so once everything is empty, nothing will leak. Chances are just the pump grommet is at fault (common problem), or the tank itself. Both are not that costly, so replacing them will fix the leak.

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1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

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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

The leak is coming from a hole that needs to be plugs in the tank. I want to remove it to clean up the bay a little. Im pretty sure I will find a few more things to remove/delete as the journey continues.

Took a little time to rip out the washer fluid reservoir. The bay looks better already.... Then i took a couple days to sand and paint the wheels. I still have more to do but here are pictures.

Found a few accessories and cleaned them up somewhat.

Nice! But do your self a favor and go to walmart and pick up a new first aid kit. These are nice little artifacts but one day you may be thanking the stars you switched it out for a new 9$ one.

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I need some help! I am way behind schedule on this thing. My job made me move the car so now I cant barrow the mechanics tools. Is there anyone is Greensboro that wants to help? The lack of tools are really my problem. Smh. I got beer! I hoped to have all the parts brought on by now.

Did a pressure test on my EGR valve and it seems to be holding vaccum, but I still brought a EGR delete from ROLLGUY. Thanks buddy!

Nice looking car. Does NC inspection require a functioning windshield washer?

VStech is about 1.5 hr south of you, he is the man when it comes to tools and parts.

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The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

No NC inspection only covers the operation of windshield wipers.


Today I finally had a chance to wrench a little. Got the battery tray, air cleaner bracket and front bumper off safely. On another note the part of the exhaust that connects to the turbo turbine broke clean because of rust. I can't wait to get all the seals replace. At this point I told myself I'm not going to order anything else until I install what I already brought. The bay is 10x cleaner and getting better and better!

So the exhaust manifold and intake manifold are off now. Now I am trying to make a list and order all the parts I need while this area is clear. So far my list is: oil drain tube seal and rings, manifold nuts, turbo to manifold rings, and rubber air cleaner mounts. I already have motor mounts, manifold gasket and an EGR delete kit. I know I am missing somethings I just don't know what they are.

Ordered the upper and lower oil cooler lines and a oil filter housing gasket from Auto Hauz AZ today.... It doesn't matter to you guys but I have successfully took both originally lines off without killing the threads. At this point im really ready to drive this baby! Shes gonna run so good!

Got a chance to clean up the manifold. Im not going to break it all down but i will replace a few gaskets and seals along with sand blasting and paint before I put it all back together.

Really unhappy about the quality of these oil cooler lines. I almost want to send them back and buy OEM parts.

This is why most of us, just build our own....wither with clamps and hoses or welding on different fittings....all the oil cooler lines you can get are crap, people even state that they leak right out of the box...

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