Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 2 May 2007 16:52:28 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's sounds more expensive than what I was hoping for but thanks nonetheless. ;) The parts are very inexpensive. If you have the tool, it's only tedious. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 1 May 2007 14:46:27 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 1985 300CD still has a strong diesel smell even after I stopped the obvious leaks. Seems to be coming from the front of the car (I already replaced all the fuel lines). Can't find anything wet under the hood.

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
I'll check. BTW, what's the fix for this situation? On 5/2/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 1 May 2007 14:46:27 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 1985 300CD still has a strong diesel smell even after I stopped the obvious leaks. Seems to be coming

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 2 May 2007 08:51:05 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll check. BTW, what's the fix for this situation? Replacing the delivery valve seals. In my case, I've been busy and haven't gotten to the project but the leaks seem to have slowed, so it's not a high priority.

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's sounds more expensive than what I was hoping for but thanks nonetheless. ;) On 5/2/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 2 May 2007 08:51:05 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll check. BTW, what's the fix for this situation? Replacing the delivery

[MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-01 Thread wilton strickland
'Just read an article in Raleigh, NC, paper about filler caps found missing from 43 school bus fuel tanks yesterday. Article says, Because allowing air in the Diesel tanks may cause mechanical problems, the caps had to be replaced before letting the buses proceed. This caused many students to be

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-01 Thread Rich Thomas
I would be more concerned about fuel sloshing out. While not as volatile as gasoline, probably not a good idea to have it wetting things down and dripping everywhere. I see that on the local Metro buses quite often, either a bad fuel hose/line somewhere, no tank cap, or holes in the tank --

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-01 Thread Zoltan Finks
This is a good time to ask something that I've been revisiting in my mind. I wonder if anyone makes a locking cap for our 123s. I know the fuel door should lock, but it does not and I'm probably not going to fix it anytime soon, much like the weird door locks. Brian 83 240D On 5/1/07, Rich

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
The 1985 300CD still has a strong diesel smell even after I stopped the obvious leaks. Seems to be coming from the front of the car (I already replaced all the fuel lines). Can't find anything wet under the hood. Anybody have any ideas? Someone suggested the filler cap and evaporator tank.