After searching and reading replies to my questions on my leaking diesel fuel on my 98 300D, I decided to tackle the repair myself. Before doing any disassembling I could tell it was coming from between the shutoff valve and the IP. I thought I would try to replace just the o-ring seal since I learned I could do that without removing the intake manifold. Bought the part at the dealer for $3.42 and picked up a T-25 torx socket at Sears.

I am pretty handy at most things but cars have been a bit of a mystery. I figured worse case scenario, I'd be having AAA tow it to my shop.

I followed the instructions I read on this site and bam! Job completed, leak gone. Confidence gained, too, so if I need to delve deeper and replace all the lines I might not be reluctant.

I had to brag somewhere, I told my wife and got the typical "That's nice dear."

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1991 300D 172,000 (totaled)
1998 E300 Turbodiesel 82,500