was able to remove and replace the engine oil cooler lines on the 83 300d turbo. that is the victory. now the question. i then noticed that both transmission cooler lines are just there moving as the engine thumps. i can see the two clips on each line hanging unattached. where are these clips attached to something secure? the underside of the car is covered with engine oil and i do not have a clue. thank you.

Janko,

I replaced my trans cooler lines with wire wrapped ones and don't recall any fasteners other than where they connect at the ends.

Nic
'85 300CD

There are some small brackets that are attached via the oil pan bolts. There are also some spacers that go between the clamp and the oil pan.

Good luck,

thank you, sir.

Be very careful the lines are not chaffing on anything. The air cleaner bracket on my 83 300D was broken (common problem) and it rubbed a hole in the oil line. Unfortunately for me this happened when my wife was driving the car on a road trip and by the time she noticed something was wrong the lack of oil had already ruined the engine. It still would run but knocked really bad. Luckily I found a used engine with 60K on it and replaced it. A $3000. lesson learned.

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