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Coolant hose diameter in 84 300d?
Well, I measured as best as I could and it was wrong...so the car sits in the garage until I get the right one.
The hose in question is the 4" long hose that is underneath the thermostat housing. Anyone know the diameter? I know for sure it is not 2". Thanks in advance!
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1983 300td 240k (down with bad tranny) 1984 300d 222k (daily driver) "Olive" 1997 GMC K2500 105k (sled dog limo) "The scenery in ANWR is as spectacular as the Grand Canyon and the wildlife is more impressive." |
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Don't quote me on this but I believe it is XXmm, of course it isn't english units. To bad no online parts store can get it in a short length, I got mine from satan for $7. Why not just get the MB part, it always makes me feel better knowing it is the right part instead of something that could work.
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42mm ID (called a "stub hose"). Just go to a Napa or Carquest and get their by-the-inch hi-pressure hose. It's actually a few steps up from the stock MB quality (has a braided outer casing). I'll go into town tomorrow and get them to cut 1/2 dozen or so of them. Email me.
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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto 1983 300D - parts car 1979 300TD Auto - Parts car. 1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts. ========================= "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol |
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just a suggestion, before you go replacing the hose. if it's not clearly leaking from the sides but just from the bottom or top, you could try putting on 2 new hose clamps. it worked for me! also it is a lot less work to do that than to replace the entire hose.
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Thanks all,
My hose definately needed to be replaced, glad I found out about it after the long road trip! TomJ, I'm going to the big city (Anchorage) today so I'll make a NAPA stop while I'm there. If I have any problems I'll drop you an email. Thanks for the advice. Chuck
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1983 300td 240k (down with bad tranny) 1984 300d 222k (daily driver) "Olive" 1997 GMC K2500 105k (sled dog limo) "The scenery in ANWR is as spectacular as the Grand Canyon and the wildlife is more impressive." |
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