On Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:12:26 -0400 (EDT) Robert Koziak <rkmerce...@aol.com> wrote:
> I was doing an oil change on my 1983 Mercedes Benz 300D (185k ) > today and noticed an engine vacuum hose was broken. I traced it back > to what looks like a sensor right near where the upper radiator hose > connects to the engine. The other end connects to a box with a few > vacuum hoses that sits on the top of the valve cover. The break is on > the sensor so it needs to be replaced. >From the pictures, it doesn't look like it's broken. > I tried to do some research in my manuals with no luck. I > attached a couple of photos and hopefully someone can help me identify > the name of the part along with how it affects engine performance. In > the pictures it is the sensor on the right. The car has been running a > little rough lately at startup, but I think it needs a valve adjustment. It looks like a thermal vacuum switch, where the two vacuum lines are connected above/below a certain temperature and disconnected below/above that temperature. Call Rusty, our list sponsor, at 800-741-5252 and ask him for help. Craig _______________________________________ 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
