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Old 03-29-2010, 01:16 AM
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1980 300td hydraulic suspension lines

My sls is not working and I found that the reservoir for the hydraulic suspension was empty. I refilled it and found that the lines are leaking in the rear of the car where the lines are above the frame and hidden. What's the easiest thing I can do to. Bypass these corroded lines? 3/16 brake line or hose? Has anyone found an easy logical fix?

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Old 03-29-2010, 10:37 PM
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Others on this site have replaced them with brake line attached to the bottom of the car.
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Old 03-30-2010, 01:55 AM
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You will have to buy pieces of straight line, and use the old line for a template for your fit.

Once you get it replaced, here are a few threads in case you have some problems getting it to work.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=271457

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=271570

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=272868

Biodiesel300TD is the SLS Guru on these systems

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Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

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Old 03-30-2010, 07:38 AM
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totally awesome...thanks!!!
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Old 03-30-2010, 08:39 AM
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Or find a clunker with good lines & grab them.
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Old 03-30-2010, 09:41 AM
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Here are some threads to look at:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/search.php?searchid=4842081
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Old 03-30-2010, 10:13 AM
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Thanks..I just bought my 6mm line, fittings, and bubble flare tool kit from Performance Tool and Supply (814-362-3221) as recommended from one of the links. AWESOME!!! Thanks OldPokey!

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