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Old 07-06-2012, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by buckstersdad View Post
I agree Nel: I was thinking the exact same thing, so I topped off this evening and parked nose down. Will inspect fuel lines, etc. before starting tomorrow morning. Hopefully something will show. I have a fear however, that a leaky O ring may allow air to leak into a line but may be a good enough seal to keep fuel from leaking out. The lines are original, and 187K, but seals were just replaced 5K ago.

I believe Hunter mentioned in some thread that there could be micro crazing/cracks in the lines letting air in but still intact enough to keep fuel in.

I've got a good light and inspection mirror for a thorough check in the morning.
That is correct.

Here is a list of the common issue lines and O-rings for your model.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-parts-reference-library/291250-om606-962-1998-99-e300-turbo-diesel-plastic-injection-pump-lines.html
Be sure to replace the Seal ring, shutoff valve to injection pump


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