Hi guys,

During a thread where I discovered missing fender liners on my 240D, WHunter mentioned that the photos (seen here) indicate that I'm missing a three chamber vacuum reservoir.

Specifically:


Can you guys help me figure out exactly what's missing and what I need to do to restore it back to the original function?

Sincerely,

Packer


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From your year it could be that there is a bit missing whunter is a reliable person to listen to!!!!!!

However, if you want to check for yourself you can have a look at the EPC data either at EverythingBenz - Mercedes-Benz Forum and Web Search Using Google or www.startekinfo.com

Here's a picture of the system on a 123.125 chassis for example...
Check your VIN

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

The attachment is for a 123.123.

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I tried looking up that part number. The description seems to indicate that this is the vacuum reservoir for the climate controls. Am I missing something here?

-Packer

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

I have only seen the vacuum resevor for a W123 sedan, in the trunk above the fuel tank. I have removed several fenders and never seen a Vac tank behind the fender.

Packer, look above your fuel tank, you will see the vac tank. black plastic. may have to remove the carpeted panel covering the fuel tank, (4 8mm screws).

Charlie

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Does your car have central locking?

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Hi Charlie

Yes I've seen that tank when I was repairing the trunk area. On the 240 at the PNP I removed the fender liner and there was no vacuum chamber. I am certain because I looked.

I'm confused for sure.

Packer

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Hi

Yes it has central locking and it works well

Packer

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Just check with Fastlane / dealer / EPC to see if it was meant to be fitted to your car or not. This is a VIN related "should it be fitted to my car" problem. If the computer says no then you're good to go.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

That reservoir is used mostly/only on petrol-driven cars.

That's not right, this is a vacuum reservoir used in conjunction with central locking code 466.

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