Hi Werner
That's good to know about the pre-filters - actually, now that I think about
it I believe the main fuel filter for the 240D and W124 300D is the same -
sure looked the same. This is going to make keeping an inventory of parts
around for both vehicles much easier!
This morning was the coldest of the season at 17F according to the t'stat in
the instrument cluster - I decided to see how it would start - thinking
that's probably the best possible test to check the condition of the engine,
GPs, fuel injectors, etc. To my delight, it glowed for about 10 seconds
then *instantly* fired up and settled to a even rpm - no bumping, shaking,
or uneven running - it acted the same as it did on the first day we looked
at it when it was in the 60s. ;-)
This car just keeps getting better & better! At this rate I won;t have to
do any "tinkering"!
I am concerned with possibly having some algae growth in the tank. What's
the preferred product to kill the bugs? Or should I pull the fuel level
insert from the fuel tank and see if there's any black stuff in there?
BTW, does the anti-bacteria In-A-Can actually get rid of the black sludge or
just stop it from growing? I fear I already know the answer - I should
visually check the tank and clean it -- but once its clean a can every 6
months will keep it clean - right?
I want to avoid the problem OK Don is having / just had when his car started
running poorly when on a trip - even though we don't have a definitive
answer so far AFAIK.
Now, where can I go, where can I go... doesn;t really matter - I won't go
anywhere, I'll just drive around! ;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Larry - both my 126 and the 124 use a right angle connected pre-filter. I
also used the same one on my daughter's 123. I suspect thee is not
difference in these!
As for the printed MB manuals, I have the climate control one, and 2
volumes
for the chassis. I don't have the engine nor the electrical diagrams,
which
would be nice, but I've gotten along without them for 15 years now. Could
have used the electrical diagrams when I chased down the broken wires to
the
trunk lid that at first killed the trunk lights, then blew the fuse.
Ended
up removing the inside cover of the lid, and replacing a couple feet of
the
wire that gets flexed every time the trunk lid is raised. Put it all back
together and now it all works again, hopefully for the next 15 years!;-))
Werner
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Hi Werner,
The 240D uses a prefilter with a 90 degree bend in one end - don't know
about the W124 but will ask Rusty.
One thing - in the world of Porsche, the Porsche parts system has been
widely available for a while now - and last year, Porsche released an
official version as .pdf files available for $15 for all the dealers.
Not
as interactive as the bootleg copies but certainly more up to date.
I can only assume this kind of information has never filtered to MB
owners?
I guess if it had, it'd be on the internet by now. In any case, it's
pretty
nice to be able to open the files and look at the same info the parts
counter people see.
I had a set of microfische for all the MB models showing the parts
diagrams
and parts numbers by chassis number. I still have them around here - but
the W124 came after I bought my set of films. ;-( and I no longer have
the
fische reader anyway.
Thanks again for the info - I looked at all the scanned pages you sent -
they were very helpful -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
I'm not so sure that there's much difference in the fuel pre-filters
from
the early 80s to the 90s 124s. I've seen them in clear and opaque
housings,
and prefer the clear ones so that you can see when crud starts to
discolor
the filter inside. We'll have to talk to Rusty and see if there's any
practical difference between the 123/124/126 pre-filters!
I've sent 8 scanned pages directly from my Owner's Manual.
Werner
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Thanks Werner -
I have several - no, wait a minute - those are for my 240D. I need to
order
some stuff from Rusty on Monday - I'll be sure to get some spares -
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Larry - the main fuel filter is good for a couple of years or 30k
miles,
according to the book. And yes, it is fairly tight, but I've always
been
able to snake it out by putting some movement on the vacuum line and
hoses
in the vicinity. The last time I didn't even spill much fuel!
Take out the top bolt (carefully), and the filter is then moveable.
Put
a
large rag under it just in case!
The in line pre-filter is much easier to change, and it will certainly
get
clogged before the big main filter. Always carry a spare of that $2
filter
in your trunk!
Werner
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 6:26 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo
Howdy -
Took a quick look at the engine a little while ago - the main fuel
filter
looks like a tight fit. Is it a PITA or easier than it looks?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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