I have applied vac to the metal fuel line (source) in the engine compartment with the end at the tank plugged....it doesn't hold vac.

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82 300D....went to MB heaven
90 350 SDL....excercising con rods

it probably has rust. look at all the points where it si clipped to the body of the car. it will rust there. you can splice in some hose and be on down the road in a jiffy. all new line is the better, permanend fix.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.