I would be patient and continue to apply the PBBlaster/Acetone mix. Despite having encountered similar fittings on older MBs that lived in the North, I never had one of these fittings get boogered up as long as I left penetrating oil on it for at least 24 hours and used flare nut wrenches (your use is duly noted - good job!)
It always amazed me that they would come apart, especially some of the ones that were really corroded. I can't recall any other brand of vehicle I was successful in doing the same. Dan ________________________________ From: Allan Streib <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 2:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] stuck brake hoses I started working on replacing the brake hoses on my W116. The fittings where the hard line meets the hose don't look too bad but they are not turning. I am using a flare nut wrench. I have PB Blaster on them now. I may mix up some more ATF/acetone. Thought about getting a micro-torch so I could heat up the fitting on the end of the hose a bit. I think my regular blow torch might be too big. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
