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Old 04-15-2001, 09:36 PM
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When i changed the fuel tank filter on my 300D 85 Turbo, I didnt have a 2 3/8" soket at first, so I really gave the big hex shaped fuel filter thing a whack with a hammer and a scewdriver against its inner face indents to at least start it moving, hoping thereafter to turn the 2 3/8" filter with a big set of pliers.
Later I got the big socket and removed the filter easily.
Now somewhere on the lines, or tank, there is a steady dribbling leak. (Not surprisngly) However, the leak is not from the fuel tank fuel filter or its outgoing line, its somewhere else and drips off a rear suspension arm.
Is the tank that fragile? Is there a chance i damaged a line to tank junction? Is it more likely at the line, tank, or line-tank junction?
I looked all over the tank today, retightened hoses and clamps, and found no obvious source, it just drips off a line somehow in the large rear driver side suspension arm.
Does the tank have to be replaced?

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Old 04-15-2001, 10:00 PM
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You should replace all of the rubber (cloth covered if they are OE) fuel lines in the rear. Even if they look OK, they will leak after you have disturbed them.

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