I did this mod for several reasons and it is one of the best things I have done with this car, along with removing the non-functioning cruise control. It has quieted down the racket from under the hood, made the engine much more accessable, and for reasons I don't understand, has caused the engine to leak MUCH less oil.

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Pictures of the MB: http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee41/EricandRobyn/1981%20Mercedes/

1981 300 SD with a Goldenrod water block and Injetor line heaters. EGR is missing

1999 F-350 with HP X-over, Dahl 100 Fuel Filter, Coolant by-pass filter, CCV mod, Tymar intake.

Both on single tank WVO blend