replacing the pump is a good idea! i also have the old style 'white' pump and am afraid to touch it for fear of springing a leak as the plastic appears very brittle. if your inline filter is blackened then replace it. it is a very cheap diy fix. get the 'clear' kind from fastlane so you can easily monitor the condition of your fuel and lines/tank.

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1984 300D Turbo - 231k....totalled 11/30/07 RIP