I just noticed that the metal diesel lines and the brake line that run down the driver side of the car are badly rusted near the back of the car. Has anyone replaced these? Can I splice in new sections or should the entire line get replaced? Thanks!

I have spliced diesel lines by cutting out putting a piece of rubber tubing with two clamps at each end. Just make sure that the tubing is not exposed to debris that may be kicked up on the road. I would consider putting a new section of metal line if you need to replace more than a foot.

For the brake line, there's no other way than to replace the whole line. I just hope for you that it's not the long one (major PITA to change...)

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Denis

1979 300TD 189,000 Miles, now running WVO with a home-made 2 tank conversion
1974 230 Gasser 189,000 Miles, For Sale
1961 VW Microbus 162,000 Miles
1961 Ford Fairlane 500, 53,900 original miles
1951 Oliver Super 55 Tractor
2002 Chocolate Lab

Yep, its the long one-

So any idea what size the metal diesel line is? Is this something I'll be able to ask for at the local auto parts store?

The problem will be bending it to fit without kinking it. If it was me, I think I would just replace it with rubber hose.

Sure am glad I moved out of the rust belt. I hate dealing with rust. Seems like there is just no way to win the rust battle.

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Palangi

2004 C240 Wagon 203.261 Baby Benz
2008 ML320 CDI Highway Cruiser
2006 Toyota Prius, Saving the Planet @ 48 mpg
2000 F-150, Destroying the Planet @ 20 mpg



TRUMP .......... WHITEHOUSE
HILLARY .........JAILHOUSE
BERNIE .......... NUTHOUSE
0BAMA .......... OUTHOUSE

I'd consider searching the boneyards for a set of lines that aren't rusted out. I've been tempted to do that for my vegi lines.

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'84 300CD Turbo 132k (Anthracite Grey) - WVO - My daily driver - Recently named coo-coo-coupe by my daughter.
'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
'83 300D Turbo 220k (Orient Red) - WVO - Wifes daily driver

I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.

Need the suppy or return fuel line or both. My southern belle parts car does not understand what rust is....