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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
The plastic nipple that the hose fits over is not very strong, especially after 20 years. Therefore, be extra careful when removing the old hose. If it fights you, you may want to consider cutting it away from the nipple.
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Brian, it fell off on it's own today. Made a real mess, too  Hose was splintered, swelled, soaked and rotted.
Can't MB make a hose that lasts more than 24 years while containing brake fluid under pressure in the engine compartment? 
On my way home from work I stopped at the local MB dealership to get some hose. Of course they didn't have any on hand, but were willing to $pecial order me the exact ho$e  .
I just cut a piece of it off and stuffed it in a baggie. Tomorrow, on my way home from work I will drive by a Checker Auto Parts and a Napa store. I'm sure one of them will have the hose I need.
- Patrick
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1982 240D. 198k, Marine Blue/Blue, 4 Speed, Crank Windows, No Sunroof, No Rust, No Oil Leaks
2001 TDI. 197k, Lagoon Blue/Black, 5 speed, Chip, G60/VR6
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