I think my tank is empty enough to simply remove through the coarse filter and catch the contents in a bucket.
On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 7:05 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 <meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: > John already answered, but I'll add that this is also known as the > 'cigar' hose due to its swollen shape. > > -Max > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel > Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 4:44 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 coarse fuel screen R&R > > Great idea! Now where EXACTLY is the return line hose you're referring > to? > > On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV > SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 <meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: > > > I think you'll find at least a couple of gallons. Try re-routing the > > return line in the engine bay into a fuel can, then start the car and > > let the engine pump out fuel until it dies. This will allow you to > > extract the maximum amount of fuel prior to your diesel bath. > > > > -Max > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel > > Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:20 PM > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Subject: [MBZ] W123 coarse fuel screen R&R > > > > Has anyone removed/replaced the coarse fuel screen filter at the > > bottom of the fuel tank on a W123 coupe, sedan or wagon? I have the > > tools to do the job but am wondering 1) how messy this will be, 2) > > what size catch tank I will need, and 3) how tightly torqued the > > screen will be (in a general > > sense) so I know how much pressure to apply and reapply when > tightening. > > The car (3200TD) is on reserve right now, so there shouldn't be TOO > > much fuel gushing out. I wonder whether I can use the plastic oil > > change catcher that I use for oil changes, and then recycle the old > > fuel at the local Exxon station. There is only a reference in the > > service manual to this, and that is under the job of replacing the > > fuel tank. They say that when you R/R the fuel tank you should drain > > all fuel and blow out the coarse strainer. > > > > Andrew > > 1983 + 85 300TD, 85 300CD > > _______________________________________ > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________ > > 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 > > > _______________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
