View Single Post
  #5  
Old 03-03-2019, 06:30 PM
Maximan1's Avatar
Maximan1 Maximan1 is online now
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Anaheim
Posts: 578
Quote:
Originally Posted by vstech View Post
Fyi, it isnt an overflow pipe...
It is the vapor balance port of the radiator.
Overflow would be the hose connection under the expansion tank cap on the neck that drains to a catch can on some vehicles, and on the ground on others.
IIRC only turbo W123s have expansion tanks. OM616s and NA OM617s have a radiator cap with overflow hose dumping out to the ground.
__________________
Milan Brown 1979 240D, rebuilt OM617.952 turbo diesel, rebuilt 722.315 transmission - engine spun a rod bearing, sold to pick your part

1979 300SD, ~90k original miles, all stock
Reply With Quote