The battery for my W124 (91 300D 2.5T) has the vent tube - came like
that from AutoZone - bought in Feb 06, IIRC. I guess that is to prevent
acid damage to metal structures in the engine compartment?
Seems like a good idea - unless the tube goes near something important
;-^
Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel battery recommendation?
> Many batteries in the last 20 years have had a vent tube attachment
> point, allowing the gas to be vented away from the engine area. Most
> motorcycle batteries have this feature also. The Autolite battery
> for my escort had this, as the battery was mounted in the passenger
> compartment. useful also for old VWs etc. I think the o'reilly
> batteries had this, but maybe not. I know I vented the battery in
> the 240D at some point with a piece of rubber surgical tubing. I
> don't remember what battery that was.
>
> Sounds like this should have been used for subarus.
>
>
> At 11:06 AM 5/27/2008, you wrote:
>>I think the best part about buying an Optima is not having rust at the
>>back of
>>the engine compartment from battery fumes. Fortunately, MBZ runs lower
>>voltage
>>than most, so it isn't as bad as, say, my 1979 Subaru (heck, all of the
>>70's and early 80's Subarus had rusted out fender tops on the right side).
>>
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