what kind of flare on W124 fuel distributor lines ? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

throne7 · #1 10-07-2011, 03:47 AM

Hi all,
Does anyone know what kind of flare is on the ends of the steel tubes that connect the fuel distributor to the fuel injectors on an older model W124 ? say 1987 260E ?? I noticed the flare isn't a simple nor a double flare. It's some proprietary flare.

What kind of tool can you use to make such a flare? thanx

throne7 · #2 10-13-2011, 12:03 PM

So does anyone know what kind of flaring tool to make this kind of flare? This connector attaches to the fuel distributor.

Mike D · #3 10-13-2011, 12:16 PM

That is not a flare. It is a formed piece attached to the end of the line. You don't use a flared end on this type of fuel line as the steel is too brittle and would split. You use a "ball and socket" arrangement which is what you have.

throne7 · #4 10-13-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike D

That is not a flare. It is a formed piece attached to the end of the line. You don't use a flared end on this type of fuel line as the steel is too brittle and would split. You use a "ball and socket" arrangement which is what you have.

So you are saying Mercedes weld that little (flare-like) end to the tube with the banjo bolt above it? There is no way we can make something like it by hand-tools?