On Oct 3, 2011 11:02 PM, "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote: > > It appears to be directly beside the IP, between IP and engine, or on underside of IP.
Someone once suggested putting baby powder in the engine compartment, then you can see where it washes away. You'd have to find a way to see the leak in the driveway, though; not sure the baby powder would stay on a clean engine in motion. May be enough anyway. Best, Tim ...but if cocaine is cheaper, use that > All of the injector fuel lines are dry, and no wetness around the injectors. > > Wilton > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Frederick" <psf...@earthlink.net > > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Monday, October 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: >> >>> 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 I don't remember if it was # 2 or # 3 injector), but NOT from an injector or fuel line. 'Beginning to wonder if it might be coolant, but could've sworn that I smelled fuel this morning. This engine and under hood, etc., has always been very clean, 'specially for a Diesel, but there's a bit of "crud" on left side of engine in this area now; 'need to wash it good and watch closely. >>> >>> Wilton >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russ Williams" <rawil...@eatel.net> >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> 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 for Kaleb Price Plus 50 bucks. <Grins> >>>> >>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com> >>>>> To: "mercedes list" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>>> Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:21 AM >>>>> Subject: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> 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 reveal anything else yet; 'check again with flashlight this afternoon. 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