Could you provide us,if handy the part number to the filter? 'thanks

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W123 1985 300TD naturally aspirated

tank strainer part number:
1234700606

Part number for the in-tank filter is: 1234700606

The hose which attaches to this is: 1164701475

I had problems trying to get this hose loose from underneath - couldn't get enough leverage on it - and it has to removed to get the tank out. I found that once the tank was loose on its mounts, I could lift it enough to get a spanner on it from within the trunk/boot.

Have a look at the Russian EPC diagrams:

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=123130&M=617%2E912&GA=722%2E118405&GM=716%2E005++++++++++++++717%2E400&CT=F&cat=222&SID=47&SGR=015&SGN=01

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=123130&M=617%2E912&GA=722%2E118405&GM=716%2E005++++++++++++++717%2E400&CT=F&cat=222&SID=47&SGR=045&SGN=03

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1982 280E 248k km - workhorse...
1977 300D 268k km - just completed engine swap
1974 280SE 164k km - side-swiped by a bus...
1977 300D 198k km - manual trans, built in South Africa - written-off by a Landcruiser..
1977 300D 489k km - written-off by my 82 yo mother!

Tank screen
MB# 1234700606

hose to tank screen
MB# 1164701475

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Why there's no need to remove the tank and clean it. I've learned on this vary forum all you need to do is park in a field for 10 years or so and it will be fine

do you have to take tank strainer out while tank is still mounted or can it come out with tank partially out for easier access

what can i do with diesl drained from tank?its too dirty to reuse

Properly dispose of it at a licensed recycle center.

Add BioBor, filter it to one micron, and put it back in the tank.

I just took my tank out today, and I'm grateful for this write-up... there was one thing that wasn't clear to me, but I got it eventually: the push-in connector on the vacuum reservoir. To remove it, take some small needle nose pliers and grasp the little bulb that is projecting downward into the trunk, and pull down gently. The connector will come free, and you can then position the reservoir off to the side.

One thing that occurred to me as I was getting ready to loosen the clamps on the fuel hoses under the tank: these connections are right above the rear axle boots! I anticipated that there was going to be some diesel fuel spilling (and there was), so I wrapped my axle boots with aluminum foil. It didn't seem like a good idea to have diesel fuel eating away at the boots - I know it's not good for motor mounts, it's probably not good for the boots.

Kurt

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- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride!
- '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member).

If you siphon the fuel out of the tank before you start the job - gain access via the tank sender - you'll have less of a problem with fuel dripping all over you and the underside.

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1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

True, true... I did do exactly as you suggested. However, there was still some residual fuel in the tank. Also, the fuel return hose cracked when I twisted it with pliers to break its death grip on the tank inlet, leading to a lot of fuel coming down from that source. The foil paid off in both cases!

Kurt

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- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride!
- '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member).

Next time jack up the passenger side of the car before undoing the fuel line

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