When the fuel thermostat o-ring failed on my '87, leak appeared to be from the
bottom of the injection pump. That is a common place for a fuel leak.
--
Max,
Charleston SC
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>Delivery valve orings, or if the top of the pump is absolutely dry,
>then the on
Delivery valve orings, or if the top of the pump is absolutely dry,
then the only other thing on the backside of the IP is the fuel
return line. That could leak at the hose or at the connection
between the banjo fitting and the pump.
It appears to be directly beside the IP, between IP and e
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
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>> Check the hoses to the fuel heater in the heater hose line at the rear
of the driver's
ctober 03, 2011 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
Check the hoses to the fuel heater in the heater hose line at the rear of
the driver's side.
If you have not replaced the fuel lines, this would be a good time to do
so.
Peter
On Oct 3, 2011, at 12:43 PM, WILTON wrote:
Y
All the fuel lines I"ve looked at so far around/near the injectors are dry.
Wilton
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From: "Max Dillon"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
I'd say a fuel lin
Most likely is a return hose. Next most likely is the fuel heater.
Also possible that an injector line is cracking, as mentioned.
Generally they don't crack if all the clamps are in place. I am sure
you have maintained the clamps, So I discount that possibility.
Try holding the throttle so t
x27;need to wash it good and watch closely.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "Russ Williams"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
It's Toast Wilton.
I'll take it off your hands
inal Message -----
>From: "Russ Williams"
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>Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:14 PM
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
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>> It's Toast Wilton.
>> I'll take it off your hands for Kaleb Price Plus 50 bucks.
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:43 PM, WILTON wrote:
> Yes, I know, 'preciate the thought. ;<)))
>
> 'Just took another look after it's been sitting coupla hours. No dripping
> before I started it and no dripping as it idled for 'bout 5 min; some
> wetness on side of head and around head bolt near (now
Fuel heater thermostat o-ring?
--
Max,
Charleston SC
WILTON wrote:
>Getting into the 87 300D this morning, I noticed distinct aroma of
>Diesel fuel; 'appears to be dripping from between IP and engine near
>rear of IP. Cursory look around injectors and injector lines above the
>area did not re
"crud" on
left side of engine in this area now; 'need to wash it good and watch
closely.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Russ Williams"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
It&
It's Toast Wilton.
I'll take it off your hands for Kaleb Price Plus 50 bucks.
Russ W.
On 10/3/2011 11:39 AM, WILTON wrote:
Well, y'all haven't offered any magic answers yet, so I'll grab a
flashlight and go out and see if can see "something" a little
better.;<))
Wilton
- Origin
Well, y'all haven't offered any magic answers yet, so I'll grab a flashlight
and go out and see if can see "something" a little better.;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "WILTON"
To: "mercedes list"
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:21 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
<< I noticed a small leak at the manual fuel shut-off on my E300D. It seeps
at
the valve stem.
Could that be a leaking o-ring at the filter or am I looking at replacing
the valve? >>
Hans:
When I had that same problem, I learned that you have to replace valve.
Apparently the valve cannot be disas
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