One of the lines (cyl #5) seems to be leaking at the IP , even after tightening it down, in the past I have replaced #4 line for the same reason.

I do use the holddown clamps that clasp it to the intake at various points with the plastic clips but I drive a bit on washboard roads and dirt roads and they jar loose and this seems to vibrate and fracture the lines.


Can I bend tubing to the same shape, flare them and use it or am I restricted to paying $45 per line from MB USA ??

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1982 300SD (214 k, excellent shape) kidmobile running mostly biodiesel, gets 31 mpg hwy with 2.82 rear from a euro 500SEL



1976 115 body 240D 4-speed (traded for Jeep parts) - Engine lives on in my CJ7

Buy the line, I don't think you will be able to make one up for less.

Besides, the MB line will fit exactly, and they are terribly fragile. The only thing I don't like about this engine.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

Psfred,
I can make one (double flared) for $6, versus 45 for the MB one.

Agreed, these lines are a major PITA, compare them to the steel tanks in the 617 series.

Hari

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1982 300SD (214 k, excellent shape) kidmobile running mostly biodiesel, gets 31 mpg hwy with 2.82 rear from a euro 500SEL



1976 115 body 240D 4-speed (traded for Jeep parts) - Engine lives on in my CJ7