did I ruin my fuel pressure regulator on M103 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dennish · #1 04-23-2009, 04:14 PM

While trying to replace the old brittle plastic tube that runs from the air cleaner to the fuel pressure regulator I pulled on the rubber tube at the regulator thinking I would replace that also. Well the rubber broke of at the regulator and it appears to be an integral part of the regulator. Yikes, they're expensive. Anybody know what I can do???

cliffmac · #2 04-23-2009, 09:21 PM

first of all the hose (plastic line) is like $1 for 3 feet from mercedes themselves (dealer). I have 2 feet here you can have if you'd like to pick it up. The other thing is that I don't believe that's your problem..I already tried that...anyway....good luck

slk230red · #3 04-23-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dennish

While trying to replace the old brittle plastic tube that runs from the air cleaner to the fuel pressure regulator I pulled on the rubber tube at the regulator thinking I would replace that also. Well the rubber broke of at the regulator and it appears to be an integral part of the regulator. Yikes, they're expensive. Anybody know what I can do???

No big deal...happens all the time. If yours looks like this one it runs about $6 or so. It can be installed using a small screwdriver and a little vaseline to coax it in.

dennish · #4 04-23-2009, 09:57 PM

THANKS, do you know where I can get one? on line I hope....

pawoSD · #5 04-23-2009, 10:03 PM

I accidentally ripped that out on my car too, I just sorta jammed it back in.

Seems to be ok.

Eventually I'll order the little hose piece.

slk230red · #6 04-23-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dennish

THANKS, do you know where I can get one? on line I hope....

I got mine from my indy MB parts friend. Go to the top of the forum page and click on Buy Parts. You can call Phil at 1-888-333-4642, or check with your local MB dealer.

Good luck,

Dave

shadetree77 · #7 04-23-2009, 11:16 PM

that hose is just there in case the diaphram ruptures...it will divert the fuel into the air cleaner...i ripped mine out too by accident a few weeks ago....does anyone have the part number for that rubber nipple?

hookedon210s · #8 04-24-2009, 07:59 AM

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does anyone have the part number for that rubber nipple?

A0000780281

Mark

shadetree77 · #9 04-24-2009, 02:43 PM

thanks mark

tinypanzer · #10 04-24-2009, 09:04 PM

Wow, I asked about that nipple a couple weeks ago and nobody heard of it.

Thanks!!! That is a BIG money savings.

In the mean time, I just sealed mine up with spray glue. Now I can just replace the nipple. Excellent!

dennish · #11 04-24-2009, 09:20 PM

Apparenly this is the number of the rubber nipple. Anyone know who stocks it? I even called Bosch USA and was told that they don't stock this rubber nipple in the USA

slk230red · #12 04-24-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dennish

Apparenly this is the number of the rubber nipple. Anyone know who stocks it? I even called Bosch USA and was told that they don't stock this rubber nipple in the USA

The vacuum hose on the Fuel Regulator I purchased for my W201 was part number 000 078 0281 and I purchased it from my indy MB parts guy.
I found these sites using my part number for $4.79, $4.50 and $3.66

http://www.4mercs.com/shopping_cart.php?osCsid=1f88a64cc33dc892e77d6a39f1930f19

http://www.worldimpex.com/parts/mercedes-benz-fittingpres_641289.html

Put in part number for price.
http://genuinemercedesparts.rtrk.com/?scid=1191126&kw=26802&pub_cr_id=3381536415