Curt, could be filter gunk that passed thru-I had that happen in my 240D once. Then really plugged up a few days later. Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:01 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Almost scary On the road this morning I'd just changed from RT 2 west to 495 north and made the shift into 3rd in my '83 240D when all of a sudden I had no power. Checked the fuel gauge and realized it was below 1/4. Uh oh, plugged fuel filters? I pulled to the side of the road and the engine would barely run and shuddered. I figured I could limp it to the next exit where theres a FLAPS and do a parking lot swap... Eased up the breakdown lane for 100 yards or so and alluva sudden full power again, running normal. Ahhh, tank vent... Whew, that was almost scary for a minute. I'll pull the tank vent and clean it good tonight. -Curt _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
