Dieselvolk, Third episode yesterday a.m. on the way to work. Same pattern: about 5 gallons left in the tank, cold morning (cold for the Low Country, that is, which is about 50 degrees). I have two new clear in-line filters and one new main filter in the car (Thanks Gary!) so I decided to see if I could make it to the parking lot at work, so I could change the in-line filter during my lunch break. I was able to drive about 5 miles and got within about 4 blocks before the engine died and would not restart.
Took me about 10 minutes on the side of the road, in a light rain, to replace the in-line filter. Old filter was really plugged up with junk, probably dead fungus/mold from the tank because I administered a dose of biocide about two months ago. Once the air was purged, car ran like a top again. I'm still planning to change the tank strainer, just need to get my new E300 on the road first. More on that front in another email... Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 316k miles '95 E300 274k miles Charleston SC _______________________________________ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
