I changed the fuel strainer and filter today. I filled the new filter with diesel. Car started with no issue. I checked for leaks, none noted. I let the car idle for about 5 minutes. During that time, the engine began sputtering and died.

I checked the filter and the line that feeds the strainer. Both emptied.

What can stop fuel flowing like that?

Before I did the filter change, I made an 80 mile round trip run.

Thanks

check that you have the O ring in the strainer installed.

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1990 300d 2.5 turbo
1995 E300d

The new strainer did not have an o-ring...that may be the problem. I will check the old strainer for one.

Old strainer has an o-ring on it. I will put it on the new strainer in the morning. I cannot believe the new strainer did not have an o-ring on it, or in the package.

It’s kind of an odd size oring too IIRC

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Current fleet
2006 E320 CDI
1992 300D - 5speed manual swapped

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1984 300D "Blues Mobile"

1978 300CD "El Toro"

It was the o-ring. I had to pull it off the old prefilter. It is a bit crispy. New one has been ordered.

Nice, glad it was an easy fix.

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1990 300d 2.5 turbo
1995 E300d

Thanks for your help!

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RRGrassi


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